THE LITERACY CENTER CAMPAIGN

For more than 100 years, the Urban League of Essex County has worked to create pathways to opportunity for children, families, and communities across Newark and Essex County.

 

Now, we are preparing to launch one of the most important initiatives in our organization’s history: the Urban League Literacy Center.

 

We know that literacy is one of the strongest predictors of future success. Yet today, more than 80% of Newark third graders are not reading on grade level.

 

We believe the community deserves a bold response.

 

The Literacy Center will become a permanent home for literacy in Newark: a place where children can receive tutoring and support, families can access coaching and literacy plans, parents can become advocates, and the broader community can come together around a shared commitment to educational equity.

 

I personally invite you to reach out to learn more about the vision and see firsthand what we hope to build. I would love to personally walk you through the site and share details with you.

 

We believe this project has the potential to transform lives for generations, and I would welcome the opportunity to visit with you personally.

 

Thank you for all you do for our community. 

 

With gratitude,

Vivian Cox Fraser
President & CEO
Urban League of Essex County