Anne Arundel County Literacy Council is participating in the Maryland Charity Campaign. MCC is a workplace charitable giving program that provides Maryland State employees and retirees with the opportunity to support causes they care about. From October 6 to December 12, visit https://mcc.maryland.gov/ and click on “Give Now” to participate. Our MCC charity code is 52-1479101.
Thank you for your support!
Please remember
the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council
on #GIVINGTUESDAY.
If you haven’t submitted your AACLC Membership donation and would like to, this is a great opportunity.
You can give through
AACLC’s icanread.org donate page
OR
by check.
mail to: AACLC, P.O. Box 1303, Edgewater, MD 21037
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) has released its 2025 community needs assessment report, Poverty Amidst Plenty VIII: Building Community Together.
From CFAAC’s website: the report “is intended to increase knowledge, raise awareness, and frame informed discussions about persistent local trends and needs. It serves as both a tool and a call to action—designed to support all who are committed to strengthening Anne Arundel County through continuous improvement.”
Dr. Pamela Brown, the report’s author, will present her findings in a virtual presentation on December 9, from 10 am until noon. Download the report and sign up to attend.
CFAAC funds local grants and workshops that benefit the Literacy Council and other nonprofits. AACLC’s endowment fund is managed by the Community Foundation.
Welcome to the AACLC team, new tutors!
Another enthusiastic training class joined us at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church on October 18.
Lots of thoughtful, helpful hands make our training events a success. Thank you, staff, trainers, tutors, and volunteers, for contributing your time before, during, and after each session.
We couldn’t host in-person training without Woods Church and its kind and accommodating staff. The church donates its classroom space and staff support.
Please email us if you’d like to help at one of our 2026 training sessions.
On October 16, AACLC partner, Seeds 4 Success, honored the Literacy Council with a Caring Community award at its annual Cocktails for a Cause event. The Council was recognized for our work supporting the educational needs of adults in Anne Arundel County.
Our partnership with Seeds 4 Success has enabled Spanish-speaking caregivers to participate in a conversation club, practicing English with peers in a safe and inclusive environment. AACLC students are welcome to attend the conversation group. Please find more information in this post.
AACLC Board member Michael Green, tutor & conversation group facilitators, Nancy Robinson & Mary Waters, & Jane Seiss at the Seeds 4 Success Cocktails for a Cause event.
For easy access to ProLiteracy training and instructional webinars, visit ProLiteracy’s YouTube Channel, where you can watch at your convenience. The YouTube Channel offers videos on all subject areas…
The Literacy Council congratulates tutor Tyler Sweatt on his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy and admission to naval flight school, where he will train as a pilot. Tyler joined our volunteer team this summer while still in Annapolis.
Originally from Newton, New Jersey, Tyler studied nuclear engineering at the Academy and knew his degree would apply to tutoring in math. He trained with us and started tutoring right away. “I used to help my friends out with math all the time in high school, so I already had experience with this,” Tyler said. He enjoyed finding ways to make difficult math concepts digestible.
Tyler appreciated his time as an AACLC tutor. “I gained a greater sense of community by participating in the program. It is important to help others and to give back, and I was able to realize this through volunteering.”
Excited to start the next part of his life and career, Tyler said he will miss Annapolis and the people he has met here. We wish Tyler all the best as he continues his training and service in the United States Navy.
Literacy Council partner Small City Big Dreams will provide turkeys to families in Annapolis this Thanksgiving. If you’d like to donate or know of a family in need, please call or text 443-979-2640. The deadline to donate is November 24. Gift cards to Giant and Safeway are welcome.
The Community Resources page on our website at icanread.org features an organized list of government and community resources available to residents of Anne Arundel County. It includes websites and phone numbers for government departments and services, library resources, education, employment, immigration, and food assistance.
The Community Resources page is available in Spanish.
En Español: Recursos comunitarios.
This resources page, published by the Anne Arundel County Food Bank and updated regularly, provides information on where to find free food and basic necessities throughout the county. Pantry locations, contact numbers, and hours are included. Visit the resources page to download a pantry map that lists food, baby, and senior pantries all over Anne Arundel County.
The OMA engages with multicultural communities in Anne Arundel County to connect, inform, and elevate the county’s diverse voices. It provides guidance on family preparedness for immigrant families.
Connects Anne Arundel County residents to immigration legal counsel and related support services. aijnetwork.org
Free virtual ESL classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Call OIC’s partner, the Center of Help (Centro de Ayuda), at 410-295-3434 to enroll.
Wednesday, November 19, 6 – 7 pm
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-197893
Monday, November 17, 6 – 7:30 pm
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-200720
held every month
Seeds 4 Success office
The group is most suited to Spanish speakers, and space is limited to 15 people. The evening features a welcoming atmosphere, enjoyable conversation, games, and light refreshments. Literacy Council tutors or students should email Wendy if they plan to attend.
This Thanksgiving and every day, we are grateful for all you do to make a difference in the lives of Literacy Council students, their families, and our communities. Thank you for doing good where your work and support matter most.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Jane
