Among the graduation ceremonies that took place in June is one of noteworthy interest to our shul. On Wednesday, June 14, North Fork ParentChild+ held a ceremony that paid tribute to the families that had signed on to the program that, among other benefits, introduces literacy to the families and helps to prepare children for success in school.

The invitation to the ceremony named and included the logo of Congregation Tifereth Israel as one of five sponsors of the program, offered by CAST.

The ParentChild+ program was originally brought to the attention of the shul’s board of directors by the Tikkun Olam Initiative group, which supports many CAST activities, including the fall School Supplies Drive, the Personal Care Items Drive, and donations of vegetables from two Common Ground Garden beds that are maintained by the group. This year, the TOI, on behalf of the shul, donated $1,100 to the ParentChild+ program.