ImageYou can help children succeed by volunteering just one hour per week. The Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) recruits, trains, places and supports volunteer reading partners in local public schools, including Ridge Hill in Hamden, to read one-to-one with children who benefit from the interaction of a caring adult, sharing the pleasures of reading and the thrill of helping a student enjoy learning.

Join JCL’s incredible team of volunteer reading partners are making a difference in so many children’s lives, giving them the opportunity to experience success.  JCL will hold an Information and Orientation Session for new and returning literacy volunteers on Wednesday, September 23rd at 9:30 AM at the JCC in Woodbridge. Come hear JCL veteran reading partners share their experiences and consider participating in this exciting way of helping the world, one child at a time.  Give one hour once a week to help students and delight in seeing the child’s self-confidence in learning grow. Lets give kids the opportunity to succeed.  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 203 387-2424 x308 

JCL will sponsor Conversational Spanish classes for adults for a ten-week session beginning Monday evenings October 5th.  A beginner class and a more advanced class will be offered.  Jill Savitt, instructor, will offer a complimentary class for JCL literacy volunteers on Tuesday, September 29th.  Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 203 387-2424 x 308 for further information.