Annual Membership Meeting
The Literacy Council held its annual membership meeting in Eastport on May 15. We discussed our activities and accomplishments for the year and looked ahead to FY25. Thanks to all who attended.
Who & how are we helping?
As of April 30, we know that AACLC tutors worked with 162 students so far this fiscal year, which closes on May 31. We assessed 91+ new or returning students throughout the year. These totals do not include the students we evaluate and tutor at county correctional/detention centers.
In a few weeks, when we add up all the Literacy Council volunteer hours donated in 2024, we’ll likely surpass 14,000. Translated to a simple monetary value, these hours contributed more than $475,000 to Anne Arundel County communities where assistance is needed most.
Student Achievements Through April
Six AACLC students earned high school diplomas this fiscal year!
Fourteen students got a job or a better job, 6 entered other educational programs or training, 16 completed a book in their curriculum, and 32 improved their English language skills. Three students passed the U.S. citizenship test, and one passed the ASVAB for entrance into the military. One student got his Commercial Driver’s License (see below), and another became a licensed practical nurse.
The impact of our work reaches beyond our students and extends to their children, families, workplaces, and communities.
Tutors, assessors, and volunteers — thank you for all you are doing to improve lives in Anne Arundel County!
Here’s a snapshot of our student demographics for FY24:
