Our tutor training is twelve hours in length and covers both Basic Literacy and ESL instruction. Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park has graciously agreed to host our next tutor training on March 2nd and March 23rd from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, as well as the Follow-On session on April 20th, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.
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Tutor Jenna Grifo has donated over 400 easy reader classics and short stories to our Literacy Council, in honor of her son, Tony. Tony was a voracious reader, and through this donation our readers will be able to share in his love of reading.
Jenna’s gift was originally housed at North County Library, but they are now a part of our AACLC Lending Library. This means that our tutors will be able to check them out of our office, and return them there when their student has finished reading the book. This avoids having to worry about rechecking the book out every three weeks from the library. What a wonderful gift for our students!
The Annapolis area library on West St. also carries an extensive collection of these easy reader classics.
Celebrate someone special by making a contribution to the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council in their honor or memory. Why not remember a loved one who believed in the power of education to change lives? Or celebrate milestones, such as the birth of a child, anniversary, birthday–or other special achievement. We will notify the honoree or a family member of your thoughtful gift without mention of the amount given.
Contributions can be made either online or by direct mail to: AACLC, P.O. Box 1303, Edgewater, MD 21037
In Honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Dr. & Mrs. Charles J. Nolan, Jr.
by Michael P. Parker
In Memory of the Life of Ray Fulton
by Chuck Bianco, Jane Elkin, Carole Gilmour, and Santa Matarazzo
We wanted to share this heartwarming note of thanks from a grateful student. It reminds us of a wonderful quote from B. B. King: “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”
“I’m writing this letter to thank you. After I went through a big change in my life, I couldn’t rely on working with my hands to take care of my family. When I went to the workmans comp court, they directed me to get help in reading. After court, I started looking for help and I came across the Anne Arundel Adult Literacy Council. After a few months, I hooked up with Mrs. Della Glenn. After two or three times meeting with Della and getting into our first book, I knew this was the best thing I could ever have done.
Over the next two years I have gotten so much better in reading and comprehension. My confidence in reading is two hundred percent improved. So I thank Della for being the best tutor for me, and give thanks to organizations and sponsors that help keep the door open for people like me. We need all the help we can get to make it through life.”
Thanks,
Ernie
Additionally, The City of Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen officially presented our Literacy Council with a Proclamation at City Hall, in appreciation for 35 years of selfless commitment to improving literacy in our community.
We graduated 38 new tutors on October 13th, and held a Follow On session for them this past Saturday. We were also honored to participate in a conference held by the Annapolis Housing Authority and in the United Way of Central Maryland/Combined Federal Campaign/National Guard Reserve Charity Fair.
Please take a moment to read Dwede’s testimony on how reading has changed her life. You’ll also enjoy a spotlight on Ellie Morton, one of our many incredible tutors. Also check out our Top-Rated Great Nonprofit reviews, and our new and improved icanread.org.
Thank you for your support!
