Bonnie Lichtman, Director

Founded in 1971, Two Together is a city wide program providing free individualized tutoring to over 100 schoolchildren, ages 8-18, annually. Children who score below grade level in reading and math, or have other learning needs, are eligible for the program. They represent a wide variety of nationalities and ethnic backgrounds. Referrals come from schools, parents, synagogues, churches, community agencies and word-of-mouth.

Trained volunteers supervised by learning specialists assist children. Staff works closely with parents toward educational goals. Workshops for parents, cultural experiences and educational projects reinforce the program.

Two Together’s Wall Street location offers a college-bound program, beginning with ninth-grade students, including SAT preparation and assistance with college selection, applications, personal statements, and scholarships. It also provides a Math Lab program in algebra and trigonometry for high school students.

Fun facts:

Two Together celebrated its 40^th birthday in 2011!

Two Together has 135 students

Two Together has 165 tutors

In 2011-12, 12 students graduated and all were accepted to college

Volunteering:

Volunteers from the community meet weekly one-on-one with a child who needs help. They are trained and supported by a professional staff. There are a variety of ways to volunteer:

• · Assigned tutors are matched with a child for a 90-minute weekly session.
• · Partner tutors share the responsibility of tutoring with a friend.
• · Team tutors share a tutoring commitment with a group of co-workers.
• · On-call tutors fill in for tutors who must cancel a session.