JCL - Jewish Coalition for Literacy
 
Who We Are
The Bay Area Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) is an affiliate of the National Jewish Coalition for Literacy. JCL aims to help reverse the trend of illiteracy across the country by mobilizing thousands of volunteer reading tutors, organizing book drives and developing advocacy for public education.
 
Our Program
The Bay Area JCL has regional offices in San Francisco, the East Bay and the Peninsula. Reading volunteers attend one training session and are placed in a public elementary school or after–school program in grades K-3, depending on the tutoring site's need and volunteer convenience. Volunteers work one-on-one with a student and/or provide read aloud sessions for classes or small groups. Volunteers are asked to make a commitment of one hour per week for the duration of the school year, but many find they wish to do much more!
 
"Repairing the World"
Did you know that 55% of fourth graders in California read below grade level? It’s a shocking statistic, but it’s a reality for thousands of children. The Jewish Coalition for Literacy is dedicated to reversing this statistic, one child at a time. Jewish tradition stresses the importance of tikkun olam—literally “repairing the world.” By spending as little as one hour each week coaching a K–3 student, you can really make a difference.
 
Peninsula Location
Peninsula Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life
3219 Fabian Way, Suite A023
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Program Manager: Jennifer Advani
Phone: (650) 847-1718
Fax: (650) 847-1719
E-mail: jcl-penin@jcrc.org
 
Visit the JCL website for more information.