gamechanger Connects Westchester Children to Literature

gamechanger, a free referral service that connects Westchester families to highly qualified tutors, teachers, and coaches, is running its second annual book drive, throughout the month of May.

“In our continuing pursuit to help children feel successful, we are sponsoring a book drive. The importance of reading is repeatedly stressed, but we realize that not every child has easy access to books,” states gamechanger co-founder, Marilyn Rifkin. Reading enhances concentration, world awareness, and brain activity, all of which help to make children more successful as students. Ultimately, this is gamechanger’s objective – to help create a well-rounded, confident and successful child.

Last year, with the help of our community, gamechanger collected over 800 books for the Ossining Children’s Center. We hope to surpass that number for this year’s recipients at Neighbors Link in Mount Kisco. The mission of Neighbors Link Northern Westchester is to strengthen the whole community by actively enhancing the healthy integration of immigrants. Neighbors Link’s strategy is to educate, empower, and employ immigrant families and individuals whose lives have been economically impoverished and educationally deprived.

gamechanger will collect new or gently used chidlren’s books in English and Spanish for Neighbors Link. Please look for the gamechanger drop off boxes at these convenient locations:

· TWIST, 1136 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff

· The Office of Dr. Kathy Hirsch, 153 Main Street, Suite F1, Mount Kisco

· Walgreens Chappaqua, 411 King Street, Chappaqua

· Mount Kisco Seafood, 477 Lexington Avenue, Mount Kisco

· Douglas Elliman – Armonk, 404 Main Street, Armonk

· Rockin’ Jump, 333 North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco

· Any additional locations will be listed on our facebook page - facebook.com/gamechangernow and website - www.gamechangernow.com as of March 1st

“With the support of the Westchester community, we are able to give back,” notes co-founder Deborah Notis.

For any questions regarding the book drive or gamechanger’s multiple resources for children, check out gamechangernow.com, send a quick email to connect@gamechangernow.com or call to 914.449.6772. That’s all it takes to give your child an advantage in and out of the classroom.