5th Annual “Wrap It Up” Event!!
By Lauren Krauss

Auriel Cowen, Pat Hedge, Velma Ottley, Carol Newmark, Steven Trattner, Shiela Berman

KOREH L.A. recently hosted its Fifth Annual “Wrap It Up” event.  This was the first year KOREH L.A. held the Wrap It Up event in both the city and the valley. As a result, more than 100 KOREH volunteers participated.  The event  was kicked off at the Goldsmith Jewish Federation on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, and  continued on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at the Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus in West Hills.

“Wrap It Up” provided  KOREH L.A.  and Pre-K KOREH  volunteers the chance to choose and gift-wrap books to give both to their “reading partners”  and to their classroom teachers.  During this event volunteers were able to meet each other and celebrate their commitment to literacy  together. Most importantly, the volunteers had a chance to give their special “reading partners ” personal books to take home and enjoy for years to come.

Anita Rosenthal and Ross English

KOREH L.A. would like to thank all of the volunteers who attended this   event.  Without your commitment, KOREH L.A  would not be as successful as it is today; thank you for all that you do. You are truly wonderful volunteers!  We had a great time with you and enjoyed hearing about your experiences. We appreciate all those who contributed to making this year's “Wrap it Up” a big success!!  Hope to see you all at next year’s event!

Many of our volunteers enjoying our "Wrap It Up" event at The Jewish Federation.