The JCC in Manhattan's mission is to build an inclusive Jewish community that celebrates the strength of diversity. It is a home for individuals and families of all backgrounds to grow and to learn, and to care about and deepen their connections to one another. Through partnerships and programs, the JCC seeks to improve the quality of life in its neighborhoods and city.

Description:
Be an early bird reader, lunch hour book club leader, after school tutor or homework helper, an evening bedtime story reader or and anytime reading buddy. JCC reading specialist Judy Gross trains and supervises an ever-expanding corps of literacy volunteers dedicated to making a difference for hundreds of at-risk schoolchildren in our community. Demonstrate your commitment to the NYC public school students by becoming a literacy volunteer. New volunteers are welcome year round. To learn more about Partners for Literacy programs or to schedule a training session and get started as a literacy volunteer, please contact Judy Gross 16 646-505-4450 or jgross@jccmanhattan.org; or visit our website, www.jccmanhattan.org/literacy.

History:
During the past 16 years, JCC Literacy Programs have helped hundreds of students gain confidence in themselves and their reading ability.

Contact person: Judy Gross, Coordinator Of Literacy Programs, (646) 505-4450, (email)
Office fax number: (212) 799-0254

Address:

334 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10023 (See a map)

Directions:

Take the IRT 1/9 subway to W. 72nd Street stop.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: W. 72nd and Broadway,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: M104/Broadway and W. 75th Street, 3 minutes minute walk