Jay Lifson at the ceremony Photo courtesy of the Contra Costa Library

For his dedication for more than a decade to Project Second Chance, an adult literacy program, the Contra Costa Library awarded Jay Lifson, C.E.O. of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, the Margaret Lesher Memorial Award. "Jay is never too busy to help, and his donation of time alone makes him a million dollar donor to the cause," said Project Second Chance (PSC) Director Laura Seaholm. "PSC is thrilled to be able to publicly thank Jay for sharing his passion for helping people change their lives in positive and meaningful ways."