Category: Education

The Jewish Child Care Association held its annual event, School’s Out for Summer, on Thursday June 12th, at the Bubble Lounge, in recognition of the remarkable achievements of their Two Together program during the 2013-2014 school year. The Two Together program provides free one on one tutoring to 130 at-risk students of all ages and ethnic backgrounds in the New York City area. Tutors, who hail from Wall Street banks such as Deutsche Bank, Citi Bank, Goldman Sachs, and more, volunteer their time and knowledge to teach and provide the proper guidance for these at-risk students.

Bonnie Lichtman, JCCA Director

Two Together encourages tutors and students to stray away from the traditional teacher/student relationship and go toward a mentor/mentee relationship, supporting children to successfully take the right steps toward a brighter future.

Khareem Campbell, a student who has been a member of Two Together since 5th grade, spoke about his extraordinary achievements since joining the program. The 90 minute sessions these students are given “prove that people really make a difference and the world is not indifferent”, Khareem attests. From a very young age, Campbell struggled with school. However, after joining the program and receiving one-on-one attention and support from his tutors, Kelly Brennan from Goldman Sachs and Ben Bruno from Deutsche Bank, he was able to raise his scores, learn a range of different subjects, including biology and engineering, and evolve into a better version of himself.

Anthony Sneag, Vice President of Cornerstone at Capital Management

At the event, Khareem’s mother read a touching letter that she wrote to express her gratitude for the role Two Together has played in shaping her son’s future. Mrs. Campbell stated, “it takes a village to raise a child, and Two Together has been a huge part of that village in Khareem’s life.”

Bubble Lounge in New York

– Yuna Jeong

– Photography by Caesar Caberto Jr