Bringing Our Community
Into Classrooms,
Helping Students Succeed
Bringing Our Community
Into Classrooms and Helping Students Succeed
How We Make an Impact
Classroom Tutoring
Our trained volunteers provide tutoring in reading, math, writing, and language arts to help students succeed academically.
Book Gifting Program
Twice a year, we gift brand new books directly to student's classrooms we tutor in and we help foster a love of reading.
Community Partnership
We work closely with 13 Title I schools across Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties to support students who need it most.
Our Mission
Tutors for Kids, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of dedicated community volunteers. We partner with local schools to provide free classroom tutoring in reading, math, writing, and language arts.
Currently, we provide over 1,000 hours of tutoring per week with 200–300 active volunteers across 13 Title I schools in Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties.
Our Story
From Humble Beginnings
Tutors for Kids began in 2009, founded by Carolyn Ruhe and supported by her husband, Frank Russo, with a simple yet powerful vision — to help students succeed through tutoring support.
What started with just six tutors in The Villages has grown into a nonprofit serving 13 Title I schools across Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties. Over the years, we’ve experienced natural ebbs and flows – from steady growth to the challenges of COVID – but our mission has remained constant.
In 2025 – 2026, with around 200 active tutors, we continue to rely on community support to meet the changing needs of local students and teachers. Although our beloved founder Carolyn Ruhe passed away in 2024, her spirit and vision continue to guide us as we carry on her legacy of encouraging children to improve.
Schools We Serve
Lake County Schools
- Beverly Shores Elementary
- Fruitland Park Elementary
- Leesburg Elementary
- Oak Park Middle School
- Rimes Early Learning Center
- Villages Elementary of Lady Lake
Sumter County Schools
- Wildwood Elementary
- Wildwood Intermediate School
- Wildwood Middle School
Marion County Schools
- Belleview Elementary
- Belleview-Santos Elementary
- Harbour View Elementary
- Stanton Weirsdale Elementary
Volunteer Opportunities
Tutoring Roles
Reading Tutors
Help students develop reading skills through one-on-one or small group sessions
Math Tutors
Support students with math concepts from basic arithmetic to pre-algebra
Writing Tutors
Guide students in developing their writing and communication skills
Language Arts Tutors
Make Language Arts fun and accessible for elementary and middle school students
Additional TFK Volunteers Needed
for Support Roles
- Administrative Support
- Board Positions
- Outreach & Publicity
- Event Setup & Coordination
- Technology Support
- Grant Writing
Perfect for Seasonal Volunteers
We welcome snowbirds and seasonal residents! Our flexible scheduling accommodates your availability.
News & Reports
Stay updated with our latest announcements and impact reports.
Support Our Mission
most. Every contribution makes a difference.
Any Amount Helps
Every donation, no matter the size, directly supports our students and tutoring programs.
Sponsor Our Programs
Larger gifts help sponsor our twice-yearly book gifting programs for all tutored classrooms.
Corporate Sponsorship
Partner with us as a corporate sponsor and make a lasting impact in our community.
Thank You to Our Supporters
We’re grateful for the generous support of our community partners
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