Now Is the Time to Volunteer Volunteer This School Year

Find the way to help that fits you

Volunteer in schools, buy a book for a student, or support the work when you eat at Charleys.

Volunteer →

Community volunteers provide reading support for students in Central Ohio schools each week. Learn what it looks like, how we support you, and how to get started.

Buy a Book for a Student →

Browse the Cover to Cover wishlist and buy a book that goes directly to a student. A simple, specific way to support kids' access to books.

Eat at Charleys →

10¢ from every combo meal at a participating Charleys supports our work nationally & abroad. If you eat at a participating Charleys, you are already part of this.

Compare the ways to help.

Volunteer
What you do
Show up weekly for a student
Who it helps
Elementary students
How involved
Weekly, ongoing
Buy a Book for a Student
What you do
Buy a book through our partners
Who it helps
Elementary students who need books
How involved
One-time or anytime
Eat at Charleys
What you do
Order a combo meal at Charleys
Who it helps
Students across all CKF programs nationally & abroad
How involved
Anytime you enjoy a combo meal at a participating Charleys

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