Fall 2004 marked the beginning of Washington Speakers Bureau's sponsorship of the entire kindergarten class at Jefferson-Houston School for Arts and Academics. Since then, essential school supplies such as backpacks, folders, pencils and glue have been donated to the kindergarteners and other supplies have been provided for each classroom. Throughout the school year, WSB volunteers visit the school regularly to read to the students, provide snacks, and lead craft projects. Because reading is essential to the development of young minds, the company has also donated over 130 new books to students and classrooms. WSB is proud to support a local school in need and to spend time with such energetic and creative children.