Literacy Coalition of Washtenaw County members work together to
improve literacy levels across the lifespan. By coordinating services, resources, and planning, the
Literacy Coalition supports existing literacy efforts while striving toward
100% literacy.
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posted Sep 5, 2011 8:24 AM by Vanessa Mayesky
United Way of Washtenaw County has awarded the Literacy Coalition a $15,000 challenge grant! Through March 2012, donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar until we meet the $15K goal. Here's how you can help: - Donate now or mail in a gift.
- Join our Big House Big Heart run team, or make a pledge. Contact Gabe Marinaro (gmarinaro@dykema.com) for more information
- Organize an event to benefit the Literacy Coalition. Email info@lcwconline.org for details.
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posted Jul 18, 2011 11:12 AM by Jessica Presley
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We are excited to announce a new annual member renewal process!
To renew your coalition membership, please complete these steps by Monday, August 1st: - Complete the Endorsement Form, which renews your coalition membership for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
- Complete the Member Survey. We plan to conduct this survey annually to help track program successes and to continue shaping Literacy Coalition services to fit our members’ needs.
- Review the Membership Guidelines, which highlights the responsibilities and benefits of coalition membership.
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posted Mar 10, 2011 10:26 AM by Vanessa Mayesky
Advise the Advisor is a new program to help senior staff at the White House stay connected to the American people. This week, Melody Barnes, Director of the Domestic Policy Council and one of President Obama’s senior advisors on education policy, is asking for feedback from parents, teachers and students about what’s working in their communities and what needs to change when it comes to education. Click here for the survey. |
posted Feb 14, 2011 7:10 AM by Vanessa Mayesky
Steering Committee Nominations 2011Steering Committee Nominations 2011 |
posted Jan 22, 2011 8:13 AM by Vanessa Mayesky
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posted Dec 7, 2010 9:44 AM by Vanessa Mayesky
Join us on December 15 at these Literacy Coalition events.
Literacy Coalition Happy Hour (and a half)
Drop by Arbor Brewing Company (114 East Washington, Ann Arbor) between 5:00-6:30pm for an informal gathering of the literacy-minded. Literacy Coalition members, friends, and visitors are welcome.
Community Literacy Resource Center Open House
Drop by the Community Literacy Resource Center (1100 N. Main, Ann Arbor) between 5-7pm for a guided tour and assistance selecting materials. Experienced volunteer tutors from Washtenaw Literacy are ready to help. |
posted Nov 12, 2010 11:30 AM by Vanessa Mayesky
At the last meeting we decided to revisit our meeting schedule and location. Literacy Coalition members, please complete this online survey by December 15 so we can make plans for January. Thanks! |
posted Nov 10, 2010 10:42 AM by Vanessa Mayesky
Drop by the Community Literacy Resource Center for a guided tour and assistance selecting materials from Washtenaw Literacy volunteers. This event is held the 15th of every month from 5-7pm. The Resource Center is also open M-F from 8:30am-5:30pm. Email info@lcwconline.org for more information. |
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posted Nov 7, 2010 6:37 PM by Vanessa Mayesky
In 2011, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads encourages readers to explore the theme of What Makes Life Worth Living. This year's book selection, Life Is So Good, is the remarkable memoir of 103-year-old George Dawson, a slave’s grandson who learned to read at age 98. Dawson reflects on his life and offers valuable lessons in living as well as a fresh, firsthand view of America during the twentieth century. Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads takes place in January-Februray 2011. More book discussion and event details to come! |
posted Oct 16, 2010 3:14 PM by Vanessa Mayesky
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Happy hour is back! Drop by Arbor Brewing Company on October 27 from 5:00-6:30pm for an informal gathering of the literacy-minded. Literacy Coalition members, friends, and visitors are welcome. |
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