Thank you for making our Hurricane Katrina Book Drive a success!

New books bring new hope.

In light of the enormous losses suffered by evacuees of Hurricane Katrina and the trauma experienced by countless families, the Bay Area Jewish Coalition for Literacy launched a successful fundraising effort to buy books for the students who need them most.

After careful consideration, JCL established a direct connection with schools in Baton Rouge, Louisiana which have opened their doors to evacuee children. Our contact there was able to purchase hundreds of new books to donate, and those in Baton Rouge want to express their gratitude for your efforts.

Together, we raised a total of over $2,200!

Take a look at the students who benefited from your generous financial contributions: