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 JCL Coordinator, Emily Kurz at (203) 387-2424 x306 or emilyk@jccnh.org.