Join our team of over 40 KI and community members tutoring in schools throughout the Cheltenham School District. We are a team of retired teachers and professionals who volunteer to tutor in a variety of subjects. Many students are also struggling with difficulties in basic math and reading skills. From homework helpers, to teacher support, to mentoring, our tutors are making a huge impact on student’s lives. Email our Tutoring Coordinator, Toby Grubman if you are interested in joining the team. She will provide the forms needed for clearance.
In addition to tutoring support, Champions for Cheltenham has been helping families with a variety of financial needs over the past 5 years. We work closely with the district social workers who identify the families needing assistance. Over the past 5 months we have helped prevent 3 different single parent families from eviction after the mothers lost jobs due to illness, and were unable to meet their rent. All 3 have found new jobs, and able to remain in their homes, thanks to our intervention. C for C also supplies gift cards to supermarkets, Walmart and Target to supplement food purchases, and encourages families to use local food pantries when necessary.
Our work is made possible through donations of time, goods and money from our generous congregants. We hope to continue the necessary work of helping our neighbors. Below is a link for monetary donations which are of the most use, and also items that can be left in the large pink bins in the Tzedek Center at KI.
SUPPORT CHAMPIONS FOR CHELTENHAM HERE!
The following have been requested for the next school year:
- New Headphones (from 5Below or similar)
- Crayons, Pencils
- Dry Erase Markers (black)
- Tissues, Paper Towels
- Glue sticks
- Thin black dry erase markers
Also of great help ~ Sanitary items: toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, body wash/soap and feminine hygiene products
Thanks for your generosity!!
Current Faith Based Organizations involved and who to contact:
- Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: Marjorie Curtis-Cohen, Debbie Zlotnick, Toby Grubman, Cantor Amy Levy
- Beth Sholom Congregation: Marge Boxbaum
- Congregation Adath Jeshuran: Howard Glantz
- Congregation Shaare Shamayim: Linda Kovsin