JACKSON — America Reads-Mississippi, the largest AmeriCorps program in the state, has been named Lead Agency for the fifth year in a row to coordinate service projects for Global Youth Service Day.

In support of this effort, State Farm Companies Foundation, the main sponsor of GYSD 2009, is making a significant pledge to the Lead Agency Program.

Susan Lamey, public affairs specialist for State Farm Insurance, will make a $2,000 planning grant check presentation to America Reads-Mississippi at 9 a.m. on Monday, at Kyle’s House, 19 Ridgeway in Natchez.

America Reads-Mississippi is dedicated to improving the reading skills of students, encouraging public awareness and support of literacy, and helping to increase the number of certified teachers in Mississippi. Visit www.americareadsms.org for additional information about the ARM AmeriCorps program or contact Nikitna Barnes, Special Projects Coordinator.

America Reads-Mississippi operates under the auspices of the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning..

In support of this effort, State Farm Companies Foundation, the main sponsor of GYSD 2009, is making a significant pledge to the Lead Agency Program.

Susan Lamey, public affairs specialist for State Farm Insurance, will make a $2,000 planning grant check presentation to America Reads-Mississippi at 9 a.m. on Monday, at Kyle’s House, 19 Ridgeway in Natchez.

America Reads-Mississippi is dedicated to improving the reading skills of students, encouraging public awareness and support of literacy, and helping to increase the number of certified teachers in Mississippi. Visit www.americareadsms.org for additional information about the ARM AmeriCorps program or contact Nikitna Barnes, Special Projects Coordinator.

America Reads-Mississippi operates under the auspices of the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.