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Welcome to LIT BRIDGE

What do we do? 
 

Lit Bridge is a student-run non-profit organization that works to close educational gaps by providing free tutoring to students in underserved communities. Our structured program guides students through reading skills development while exposing them to diverse, multicultural texts, helping them build both literacy and a lifelong love of reading.
 
Why are we different?
  • Proactive Curriculum, not reactive tutoring​- 
  • Cultural and Community-Centered Pedagogy
  • Holistic Ecosystem Empowerment
  • Building Bridges: A Suburban-Urban Partnership

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Enroll today! 

 

Step-by-Step program 

Step 2: Connect with Passionate Volunteers

We connect students with volunteers, operating on a mentorship model that fosters empathy and a shared sense of purpose between high schoolers and elementary students.

Step 4: Foster Confidence and a Love of Reading

The ultimate goal is to build confidence and a lifelong love for reading. Our success stories highlight students rediscovering the joy of books and volunteers finding the experience deeply rewarding.

Step 1: Identify and Enroll K-5 Learners

The program begins by identifying K-5 Students who need literacy support. We are dedicated to improving literacy by providing accessible creative reading opportunities
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Step 3: Engage in Mentoring, Tutoring, and Creative Reading

Our activities involve active mentoring, tutoring, and creative reading. We deliver a proactive, culturally relevant core curriculum to empower students.

LIT BRIDGE

litbridgekids@gmail.com

Chicago, IL, USA

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