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Donations still needed Childcare Room donations at The Literacy Center
The Literacy Center has recently received a generous grant to start offering childcare to our learners. We hope that it will allow more learners (especially adult learners with kids) to come to our classes.
Currently, we are creating an enriching and fun space for kids at the center, and we are looking for donations to supplement the grant. We are looking for lightly used children’s books, toys, and other childcare supplies. In addition, we hope to install carpet, and we are looking for material and labor donations for that. We are also accepting donations through our Amazon Wish List that you can find here:
Looking forward: TLC’s 2022 goals
This year, we hope to begin our structured GED courses which are designed to take learners sequentially through each GED module in a manner that will prepare them to pass the exam once they’ve reached the end of the course.
Several of our wonderful volunteers have dedicated their time to designing structured curricula that TLC can implement to ensure that learners are successful.
Happy Holidays from TLC!
We here at TLC would like to wish you all happy holidays, and thank you all for your support! We have had a very successful reopening, and have been able to host workshops on technological and financial literacy in addition to our regular course schedule. In this newsletter, you will find updates about our Raising Readers program, our general programs, the Storybook Path, and the events we have hosted this year.
To give our staff time to enjoy the holidays, we will be closed on December 20th and will reopen on January 3rd. Please look for information regarding our upcoming events which include:
The Literacy Center announces new Executive Director, Amanda Black
I would like to formally introduce myself to all of the wonderful supporters of The Literacy Center. My name is Amanda Black, and I have been fortunate enough to have been chosen as the new Executive Director of TLC! I am delighted for the opportunity to lead TLC into a post Covid-19 era and look forward to getting to know each and every one of you.
The Literacy Center (TLC) seeking Executive Director
The Literacy Center (TLC) is currently looking for a dynamic, experienced non-profit leader to fill the role of Executive Director.
As the Executive Director for Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County/The Literacy Center, you will serve as the leader of a small non-profit organization. With the board, you will craft the organization long-term goals and be responsible for taking action to meet these goals. The major areas of responsibility are operations and fiscal management, staff management and supervision, fundraising and donor development, event planning, media and communications, public relations and marketing, board relations, and organizational development.
First applications to be reviewed on Thursday, April 22.
The Literacy Center — Arizona Gives Day and Making Center Reservations
Beginning the week of April 5th, we’d love to invite our one-to-one tutors and learners to use TLC for face-to-face sessions! At this point in our reopening, we feel confident that we can welcome back small groups and safely accommodate everyone. If you are interested in meeting at TLC, we have reservation times available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 11 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. If you’d like to make a reservation, email Ann at ann@thinkliteracy.org and she will get you on the schedule! Please remember that if you do come onsite:
The Literacy Center — In Memory of Dr. Ann Beck
As some of you may already know, Dr. Ann Beck recently passed away unexpectedly. For those of you who didn’t have the opportunity to meet Ann, she was the Executive Director of The Literacy Center for over a decade. Ann passionately believed in education and literacy for all. Her commitment to TLC’s mission is why our organization is thriving today. For those of you who knew Ann, you already know that her energy, her drive, and her unwavering commitment to education were an incredible asset to the Flagstaff community.
The Literacy Center — Racial Injustice — Being Part of the Solution
If you follow The Literacy Center on Facebook, you know that many of our posts are followed by #spreadjoy. In light of current events, finding the joy is becoming increasingly challenging. Covid-19 continues to expand its terrifying reach, systematic racism has once again reared its ugly head, and our children apprehensively wait to see what their future will hold. Where can we find the joy? Where is the positive?
March 25 — Bilingual information: Want to play and learn with the kids in your care?
Join us for a fun-filled Play & Learn session for you and the kids in your care.
6 weekly sessions based on themes including Yoga, Child Development, Language and Literacy, Daily Planning, Nutrition, Guidance and Discipline, and Brain Development.
April 25 — The Literacy Center announces 23rd annual Mountain Spelling Bee Bash
Save the Date and get ready for the F-U-N! The 23rd Annual Mountain Spelling Bee Bash will be April 25th from 5:30-9:30 at the High Country Conference Center. Enjoy a fantastic live and silent auction, great food, and competitive spelling entertainment all in the name of literacy for all!
