Jump Into Reading is an educational outreach program run by Drexel Medical Students who are dedicated to facilitating Philadelphia’s youth to develop a passion for literature and academia. Each Wednesday, Jump Into Reading volunteers aim to raise awareness about the fun and benefit of reading to the children of Eliza Shirley residents. They share laughs and read a variety of books with all children age 3 and up.

For more information, please contact us at jumpintoreading@gmail.com.

Jump Into Reading (JIR) is an educational outreach program run by Drexel Medical Students who are dedicated to facilitating Philadelphia’s youth to develop a passion for literature and academia. We volunteer on WEDNESDAYS at the Eliza Shirley House in Center City Philadelphia (about 5 minutes from the shuttle stop) from 5:30-6:30 p.m.