Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Founded in 2004, the Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) is an award-winning project of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, partnering with seven New Haven public schools.
The JCL is a nondenominational program that recruits, trains, places, and supports volunteer reading partners in our local public schools, meeting one-to-one with children to share the pleasures of reading and conversation while enjoying learning in a relaxed, nurturing environment. Students benefit from the interaction with a caring adult. With JCL, we learn together. No previous experience needed.
For more information, contact Scott Cohen at (203) 387-2424 x203 or scohen@jewishnewhaven.org
Upcoming Events:
JCL Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Wednesday, May 13 | 9:30 AM
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building
Please join us as we celebrate our volunteers, and welcome potential new reader partners. It only takes one hour a week to bring great joy to the New Haven area inner-city school children. Enjoy a delicious brunch, followed by a visit from Tish Rabe, whose extraordinary career writing children’s books has included writing for “The Cat in The Hat” series.
RSVP Required
Read to Kids
They can't wait!
JCL Partner Schools and Team Leaders:
- Barnard: Susan Epstein, Patricia Shure
- Brennan Rogers: Hyla Chasnoff, Kathy Patrikis
- Columbus Family Academy: Beth Kaufman, NormaJean Mitchell, Sally Mabry
- Davis: Ruth Sachs, Kim Bennett
- Edgewood School: Michele Cohen, Marcie Naftolin
- Mauro-Sheridan: Nina Goodless-Sanchez, Shelly Greengarden
- Nathan Hale: Hedda Kopf, Cathy Burns