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Early Literacy Alliance


The Jackson County Early Literacy Alliance is a collaborative group of passionate advocates for our youngest learners that recognize the critical role literacy plays in shaping futures. The JCELA is focused on building a community where everyone has access to the tools, resources, and supports needed to increase literacy. JCELA's founding organizations include the Jackson District Library, Jackson Community Foundation, Jackson County ISD, Great Start Collaborative, and the Jackson Collaborative Network.

The Jackson County Early Childhood Literacy Alliance is a group of community volunteers, educators, families, and donors who believe that by working together we can positively influence Jackson’s early childhood reading outcomes. The Alliance was formed in 2023 and 2024 with the support of the Jackson Community Foundation, The Jackson County Intermediate School District, The Great Start Collaborative, the Jackson Collaborative Network, and community donors.

These representatives understand the importance of building a culture of education in our community and wish to provide a forum, in the spirit of collective impact, where opportunities and challenges are shared, together with an understanding of resources and tools to support and inspire even our newest families in their children’s reading journeys.

While, over the years, there have been a number of either grant-funded or donor-funded literacy-based programs in Jackson County, the continuity of these individual initiatives has never been assured. In response, the JCELA seeks to build a sustainable organization as a backbone for various efforts throughout Jackson County. The Alliance welcomes additional ideas, volunteers, voices and contributors to our efforts.

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Email JCELA to add your name to our volunteer pool and indicate your level of involvement. Those interested can also donate by going to the Jackson Community Foundation’s page to make a donation to the Jackson County Early Literacy Fund.