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Local nonprofits and volunteers present programs that feed, teach and mentor Erie students
Summary
At the Feb. 11 board meeting, community partners — Hooked on Books for Kids, the Jefferson Educational Society, LEAF, Anansi Collaborations and the Bluecoats — described literacy, civic, environmental and mentoring programs that partner with Erie Public Schools and offered free or low‑cost student services and classroom supports.
Several community organizations briefed the board about ongoing partnerships with Erie Public Schools during the committee‑of‑the‑whole portion of the Feb. 11 meeting.
Hooked on Books for Kids: Dean, representing the all‑volunteer nonprofit, said the organization distributes books through partner nonprofits, provides one book per year per Erie City School student on request, and runs a Books for Birthdays program. "Since our founding in 1990, we have given out over 600,000 books to…
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