WEC’s Deputy Director, Julia Kilgore smiles as she stands next to three pallets of books from Scholastic’s Literacy Partnership program.
WEC distributed 13,000+ books towards a successful Reading Together program! This summer we collaborated with 8 partner organizations to bring high-quality books and guided activities to students enrolled in summer programs across Worcester. Many thanks to the AbbVie foundation for funding this program in support of early literacy in our city.
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically transformed how we deliver our program, but we’re proud to say that it has not stopped the critical work we started 8 years ago. To learn more about our signature Reading Together program please view our program page.
Thank you to our partners:
African Community Education (ACE)
Black Excellence Academy
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
Latino Education Institute (L.E.I)
Our summer literacy kits provide students with books and guided activities for them to enjoy and share with their families. Each student receives 10 books. We include curated book bundles related to STEM, Health & Wellness, School Readiness, English Nonfiction, Spanish Nonfiction. WEC also added a specially selected set of books to support social-emotional development in children. View more photos of our program here.
Meet Our Team
WEC’s Executive Director, Jennifer Davis Carey holds two first-grade Health and Wellness book packs. Each My Books Summer student pack includes five titles, five think sheets, a journal, a postcard, and colored pencils. WEC’s Deputy Director, Julia Kilgore smiles as she unpacks and organizes books for first-grade students. WEC’s Communications Assistant, Heidy Coronel opens a cardboard box with a pair of scissors. To support this project, Heidy collaborates with our partner organizations to schedule volunteers and pick-up services.
Clark University student volunteers are always ready to answer the call
Team members celebrate the completion of their project, organizing books bundles for 8 youth organizations.
During the month of July, five volunteers were recruited to assist with the development of our Reading Together program. Thanks to our Communications Assistant, Heidy Coronel, this team worked together to effectively organize books for thousands of students.
WEC is proud of our positive work culture environment that supports young people. College students are highly encouraged to apply view our employment opportunities.
