A Joyous Appreciation Dinner

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After a six-year hiatus, we held our annual Appreciation Dinner at Woods Church on May 1. The evening was a success. About 150 people attended the buffet dinner and celebration.

Maryland Delegate Dana Jones (District 30A) gave the keynote address. She was joined at the event by our students, volunteers, and special guests, including Councilwoman Lisa Rodvien (District 6), representatives from the Annapolis Family Support Center, Anne Arundel Women Giving Together, the County Executive’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Seeds 4 Success, and the Maryland Department of Human Services, Anne Arundel County.

Several students movingly shared about their experience with tutoring.

Thank you to all who attended and the volunteers who helped plan, put on, and provide desserts for the event.

Huge thanks to Woods Church for the generous donation of space and staff time to host the dinner.

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Director’s Message May 2025

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In May, we review the Literacy Council’s accomplishments over the previous 12 months. Our fiscal year runs from June 1 through May 31.

Students have achieved many goals this year. These include earning a high school diploma, getting a job or promotion, improving English language skills, reading a book to a child, completing coursework at AACC, becoming a U.S. citizen, and much more.

AACLC volunteers have donated their time, talents, and care in working with our wonderful students.

Please check out some other posts on our website on to learn more about our activities and impact.

Many thanks for all you do,

Jane

AACLC May Graphic

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Staff Update

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Matthew Gallagher Joins Our Staff In March, Matthew Gallagher, Literacy Council tutor and trainer, joined our staff as an ESL Student Coordinator. Matt grew up in the suburbs of Washington, … Read more

Director’s Message April 2025

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National Volunteer Week is April 20 through 26! Thank you for all you do as volunteers — assessors, coordinators, tutors, staff, board members, and event helpers. See a post about our volunteers here.

Celebrate your good work with us… Our Annual Appreciation Dinner is on May 1. We’ll host a heartwarming volunteer and student gathering with a buffet dinner at Woods Church in Severna Park. If you plan to attend, please RSVP as soon as you can for you and your student. The event is FREE for students, volunteers, and guests.

On June 5, the Annapolis Rotaract Club will host its Rock the Dock fundraiser to benefit the Literacy Council at the Annapolis Maritime Museum.

See our other posts about these fantastic opportunities to celebrate and support our work.

On June 14, we’ll host a new tutor training session. Refer a friend to volunteer with us!

Thank you,

Jane

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