Uptown Literacy Lights is a new nonprofit with a vision and heart to extend literacy resources to children in New York City's underserved communities.
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About
Uptown Literacy Lights is a new nonprofit dedicated to extending literacy resources to underserved and marginalized communities.
Mission
Uptown Literacy Lights offers holistic education and resources to underserved communities. We provide training and programs in reading, writing, financial literacy, legal understanding, emotional well-being, and physical health. We also focus on developing local leaders who then lead educational efforts for entire families in their own communities, helping children excel in life.
How we support them
How We Serve Together
Uptown Literacy Lights offers volunteer opportunities for tutors, reading buddies, and parent/family engagement support.
Why We Love Them
Uptown Literacy Lights is an educational nonprofit where Christian leaders champion mercy and justice in their community. Various places have expressed strong interest in opening literacy programs.
How We Partner Together
Uptown Literacy Lights partners with local churches and volunteers to train, resource, and implement literacy programs in their communities. This collaboration expands our reach, invests in the churches, and empowers them to better engage and serve their neighborhoods.
