ProLiteracy has supported the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council through its Literacy Opportunity Fund. The grant we received will allow us to better serve Anne Arundel County adults who are working to improve their skills.
ProLiteracy is an international organization that has been empowering adults through literacy for more than 60 years. The AACLC is a member, and we rely on ProLiteracy for training opportunities, student coursework materials, and more.
Five Below Gambrills manager LaToya facilitated a donation of dozens of items to Annapolis children & families.
Through a partnership with the Literacy Council, Small City Big Dreams recently received the gift of toys, cosmetics, household items, and more from Five Below in Gambrills. Goods will be distributed to families in need in our communities. Thank you, Five Below and Small City Big Dreams!
Another enthusiastic training class joined us at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church on February 15. Many of these new tutors are already matched with students.
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.
We know from experience that volunteers are powerful (often underestimated) contributors to great good in our communities. Here’s an inspiring read about how thousands of people have come together to help since this year’s wildfires tore through parts of Los Angeles.
tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 24, 5 pm – 7 pm
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. [click to continue…]
Anne Arundel County Public Library celebrates Black history with various events at multiple branches. Activities include music and dance performances, movie screenings, book talks, and history presentations. Visit the library’s website at www.aacpl.net/blackhistory for a schedule of in-person and online offerings.
Many books of African American authors, interest, history, and culture are available at the library. Visit https://www.aacpl.net/blackhistory to review AACPL’s Black History Month booklists for ideas.
Sacred Spaces Exhibit
Now through December 30
Artist Jabari Jefferson “brings Maryland’s Black history to life through transformed discarded materials and digital technology.” The exhibit, Sacred Spaces, opened on February 8 and will run through December 30. The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is located at 84 Franklin Street in downtown Annapolis, just off Church Circle.
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Great news — we welcomed seventeen new tutors ready to do good work in our communities this month!
Please check out all the resources we’re sharing to celebrate Black history or provide community support.
Happy Black History Month,
Jane
We are grateful to the Nora Roberts Foundation for supporting our adult tutoring programs with a 2024 grant. The Foundation’s contributions to our work over the years have helped hundreds of Anne Arundel County adults pursue their educational goals!
Our first 2025 tutor training session will happen on February 15 at Woods Church in Severna Park!
We’re always looking for new, dedicated tutors and especially need help in northern Anne Arundel County (Glen Burnie and Brooklyn Park). In addition, there are always students from Annapolis and the Severn area on our waiting list. Please consider referring neighbors or friends you think could be committed AACLC tutors.
ESL tutoring candidates will be particularly helpful. We’re also training basic literacy, math, and high school diploma preparation tutors.
Interested trainees should contact Jane at director@aaclc.org. Space is limited.
tentatively scheduled for Friday, January 31, 5 pm – 7 pm
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. [click to continue…]
We achieved so much in 2024 and are ready for another year of student success. Please see these posts for a brief recap of our fiscal year to date and highlights of all we accomplished in 2024.
Another AACLC student has succeeded in a career goal! William’s story is included in this post.
You may also want to review a report on new data about adult literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills in the U.S. The numbers are not encouraging — our work is more important than ever. A post about the report can be found here.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity throughout our annual membership campaign. We very much appreciate your support.
Happy New Year,
Jane
