Literacy Center of West Michigan
Building a literate community and transforming lives by strengthening reading and language skills
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Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan One of our recent adult literacy students just called us to report that she earned her GED! She was so excited! She now wants to enroll at GRCC to further pursue her dreams. Success!!

Yesterday at 11:15am
Karen
Karen
Fantastic news! How encouraging to other students. Would make a great newsletter feature.
Yesterday at 2:14pm
Susan
Susan
Now this is the news that I like to hear about.way to go and props to her tutor
Yesterday at 7:43pm
Literacy Center of West Michigan
Ronald Jenkins works over forty hours a week as a dedicated Craftsman for Woodsource Inc., rides the bus to and from work, and barely has time for himself...
Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan SAVE THE DATE!!

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is once again celebrating the students, tutors and community leaders who make our programs strong and effective. The Bee Dazzling Spellebration is in its 17th year of raising funds and awareness about the importance of literacy!

Invitations will be mailed soon!

For mor...e information, contact Kate Rehmus, Development Assistant, at:
krehmus@literacycenterwm.org

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Time:6:00PM Thursday, March 18th
Location:Noto's Old World Restaurant
Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan LCWM staff take some time out of their busy schedules to enjoy each other's company with food, fun, and games! Okay, and maybe a little work too.

Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan Check it out! The Literacy Center was featured in an article on The Rapidian about the Chase Community Giving challenge: http://www.therapidian.org/52-gr-nonprofits-participate-chase-banks-community-giving


If you haven't yet voted for the Literacy Center, do it now! Deadline is this Friday, December 11th. Just click ...the "Chase Giving" tab above to vote!

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Oh no, a blizzard! Power's out. What's the first item in your preparedness kit? (Question provided by American Red Cross of GR):
Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan Hey everyone, see that "Chase Giving" tab above? Click on it, vote for the Literacy Center of West Michigan, and help us win up to $1 million from Chase Bank!!

November 19, 2009 at 9:08am
Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan Come find out more about the Literacy Center of West Michigan and what is involved in being a volunteer adult literacy or ESL tutor.

Free and open to the public.

Call the Literacy Center to RSVP or for more information.

Time:6:30PM Tuesday, November 10th
Location:Wyoming Library
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Vaya Con Dios, Mi Amigo By Mary King, Tutor On July 31, 2009, I lost a friend that I had made over the last year as a tutor for the Literacy Center. David Flores Gamez passed away following an accident while he was on vacation visiting his family at their ranch in Zacatecas, Mexico...
Sherrie
Sherrie
that is an incredible letter. I am sorry for your loss
October 15, 2009 at 11:54am
Denise Joseph
Denise Joseph
Mary-thanks for writing this letter for David. What a special man..and thanks for sharing with us.
October 16, 2009 at 2:12pm
Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan Question: are any of our Facebook Fans also on Twitter? We'd love to connect with you! Check us out at http://www.twitter.com/lcwm

October 6, 2009 at 10:46am
Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan Do you want to get involved but aren't sure what your options are?

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities but aren't sure where to start?

GRYP presents: The Get Involved Expo!

One place, one night, many opportunities! McFaddens is donating appetizers and running specials at the bar: $2 domestic beers, $3 well drinks..., $3 house wines

The Literacy Center of West Michigan will be one of many local organizations featured at this event! Stop by and say hello!

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One place, one night, many opportunities!
Time:5:30PM Thursday, September 24th
Location:McFadden's
Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan Despite the rainy weather, the 2009 Annual Summer Picnic was still a smashing good time! Fun was had by all!

Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan Today is International Literacy Day! What are you doing to help support literacy - across the globe or in your own hometown? Check out http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=345&srcid=370 for some alarming facts on the impact of illiteracy in the U.S. and across the world.

Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center of West Michigan Congratulations to Ryan Oulahen of the Grand Rapids Griffins on scoring 15 goals this season! The Charitable Goals Program, in partnership with Comcast, donated $50 to the Literacy Center for each goal, generating a total of $750 for our programs! Way to go, Ryan!!

September 1, 2009 at 9:16am