Volunteer to Help Put On Our Book Fair We’d love to have your help with this important fundraiser. We need volunteers on Thursday and Friday evening, Sept 25 and 26, and … Read more
We have lots of upcoming activities to share this month. Please check out our other recent posts!
Reminder: our fifth annual BOOK FAIR will happen at Annapolis Mall on Saturday, September 27. We’re collecting books now until 9/8 (deadline extended)! Please email AACLC.bookfair@gmail.com for drop-off locations. The book fair supports our free adult education programs.
Many thanks,
Jane
Please read the moving words of our student Loamir Roberio in this post. Rob is an enthusiastic English language learner, and working with his tutor, JoAnne Dement (also an AACLC trainer), has given him much more than language skills.
For years, the Rotary Club of Annapolis has funded the Literacy Council’s curriculum materials purchases through its Crab Feast Grant program. This year, we are proud to have received significant additional support from the Annapolis Rotaract Club, a Rotary-sponsored service club for young professionals. See this post for more information.
Our fifth annual BOOK FAIR will happen at Annapolis Mall on Saturday, September 27. We’re collecting books now! See this post for details. The book fair supports our free adult education programs.
Many thanks,
Jane
We Rocked the Dock with Annapolis Rotaract! On June 5, AACLC volunteers, friends, and Board members enjoyed a celebratory evening hosted by the Annapolis Rotaract. The club chose the Literacy … Read more
We’re excited to announce that our fifth annual BOOK FAIR will happen at Annapolis Mall on Saturday, September 27. See below for more information.
The book fair supports our free adult education programs. The need for Literacy Council services continues…
Fifty-nine million adults in the United States read at the lowest level. Anne Arundel County’s low-literacy rate among adults 16 and older is 15%.
Why do so many of us, about one in three nationwide, struggle with this challenge? Among the causes are poverty and learning differences, even a lack of diagnoses. Read findings and insights on the causes of low literacy on ProLiteracy’s website.
A 15% low-literacy rate in a county where schools are known for excellence is not something we have to accept. This is why we assess and welcome new students to our programs week after week.
Thank you for helping us reach and tutor more students every year.
Best summer wishes,
Jane
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.
Rock the Dock Thursday, June 5, 6 – 10 pm Hosted by the Annapolis Rotaract Club at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. A fundraiser benefiting Literacy Council programs. Tickets are just under $82 … Read more
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
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
Literacy Council Appreciation Dinner Thursday, May 1, 6 – 8 pm Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, Severna Park A celebratory gathering and buffet dinner for tutors and their students. Please RSVP by … Read more