WABC-TV Visits Our Library at the Family Justice Center in Brooklyn
Brooke Jackman Foundation Family Literacy Programs Profiled in the Daily News
Welcome to The Brooke Jackman Foundation
Our mission is to create and support programs enhancing the literacy and self-esteem of disadvantaged children and their families in and around the New York area. The Family Literacy Programs, Brooke Packs, and Brooke’s Books are among the projects we sponsor that help thousands of children in diverse city, agency, and school programs.
The Brooke Jackman Foundation, a nonprofit, public 501(c)(3) organization, was created in October 2001 in response to the September 11 World Trade Center attack that claimed the life of Brooke Jackman, age 23. The Foundation honors Brooke’s legacy: a deep love of reading and a profound interest in helping children.
"When you read to me, I love to climb in your lap to hear my favorite books. You read the words and talk about the pictures as I look...” John, a student, Brooklyn
