Changing Young Lives Through Reading
Changing Young Lives Through Reading
Roderick Zak is the visionary founder of Need to Read and a lifelong advocate for education, equity, and community empowerment. As Pastor of Rejoice in the Lord Ministries in Orlando, he has spent decades serving families through outreach, mentorship, and leadership development.
A champion of literacy, Pastor Zak established Need to Read to combat low literacy in underserved communities and bridge the early learning gap. Under his leadership, the organization has donated 50,000+ books, created reading corners across Orange County, and supported thousands of families through literacy training.
Our Board of Leaders guides, inspires, and strengthens every aspect of the Need to Read mission. Their heart for service and dedication to educational equity ensures that we continue to reach more families, deepen our impact, and create lasting change in our communities.
