Broncos safety David Bruton Jr. announced on Wednesday the launch of his foundation and Bruton’s Books. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
Broncos safety David Bruton Jr. announced on Wednesday the launch of The David Bruton Foundation and to help improve the reading proficiency of students in lower-income communities in the Denver-metro area.
In partnership with the Colorado Reading Corps and School Partners, both programs of Mile High United Way’s School Readiness Initiative, Bruton’s Books will pay regular visits to schools to encourage students to read, and will also grant funds and organize book donations for selected schools. The funds will give students the opportunity to select books to own and read over the summer.
Bruton, who graduated from Notre Dame in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology, , during the 2011 NFL lockout. In speaking to local media at the Broncos’ Dove Valley headquarters on Wednesday, Bruton said he taught everything, from basic geography in first grade, to calculus for high school seniors.
“My background in substitute teaching gave me a better awareness of the need for better reading skills support in our schools. We need to take this seriously and ensure that our children are able to read at grade level,” Bruton said in a release. “I am happy to continue my work with Mile High United Way and partner Bruton’s Books with their School Readiness Initiative.”
