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The Literacy Center of West Michigan invites you to learn more about our organization and our involvement in the community:

Events

January Volunteer Tutor Orientations
January 3 or 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Literacy Center of West Michigan

Community Literacy Initiative Neighborhood Forums

January 24, 2012 3:00-4:00pm
Baxter Community Center
935 Baxter SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Agenda:
Networking & Literacy News: Learn about literacy programs for all ages in your neighborhood and share your organization’s updates and news
Program Spotlight: Valerie Emmenecker, Adult Tutoring Program (ATP), Literacy Center of West Michigan
LitTalk: Strategies to Identify and Work with Low Literate Clients
Lindsay McHolme, Community Literacy Liaison, Literacy Center of West Michigan

January 16, 2012 2:00—3:00pm
Steepletown—Plaza Comunitaria
671 Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Agenda:
Networking & Literacy News: Learn about literacy programs for all ages in your neighborhood and share your organization’s updates and news
Program Spotlight: Yesica Robinson, Steepletown—Plaza Comunitaria
LitTalk: Strategies to Identify and Work with Low Literate Clients
Lindsay McHolme, Community Literacy Liaison, Literacy Center of West Michigan

*Space is limited!  Please contact Kristin Brace at kbrace@literacycenterwm.org by Jan 12.

 

News

Mayor George Heartwell and Bing Goei Introduce the Community Literacy Initiative

You Can Help- Adult Tutoring Program (eightWest)

Donations needed for Literacy Center's book drive (WZZM13)

"Books for Bedtime" Take Five interview

Mayor Heartwell Recognizes Adult Education & Family Literacy Week 2011

Literacy Center of West Michigan Hosts “Books for Bedtime” Book Drive

Literacy Center of West Michigan Celebrates September as Literacy Month

Anita Matlock-Murphy Joins the Literacy Center of West Michigan

Luke Ridout Joins the Literacy Center of West Michigan

Literacy Center Announces Shay Kraley as New Family Literacy Director

Jennifer Kraai Joins Development Team at Literacy Center of West Michigan

Transportation is a Major Barrier to Literacy

Literacy Center Offers Current Learners Free Course in Financial Literacy

Literacy Center Pleads for Volunteers as National Volunteer Week Approaches

Literacy Center Appoints Director for the CWE Program

Tatum Rucker joins the Literacy Center team

March 18, 2011: Literacy Fundraiser with the Grand Rapids Griffins

RapidBlog: Schools of Hope

Each One Reach One: Celebrating Diversity In Our Community

RapidBlog: A Tutor's Impact

Literacy Center student, Hope Warren, reaches for her dreams and becomes a role model

LCWM draws international attention for it's workforce development programs

Media Release: Literacy Center announces $1.5 million fundraising effort

The Literacy Center Receives EPIC award for Small Business of the Year

Literacy Center of West Michigan announces new phase of 1.5 million advancement campaign

Literacy Center featured in Grand Rapids Business Journal

Bee Dazzling Spellebration

The Literacy Center's Bee Dazzling Spellebration is featured in the Rapidian.

The Rapidian: Student and Tutor Spotlight

The Literacy Center has a Facebook page. Check it out!

Follow the Literacy Center of West Michigan on Twitter!

WZZM Interview 8/12/09

New "Schools of Hope" Family Literacy Pilot Program To Help Harrison Elementary Parents With English and Literacy Skills

LCWM and Chamber partner to offer Multicultural Workplace Training

The English Channel - March 17, 2008, MiBiz

Rapid Growth - Literacy Center's success draws national spotlight

Out of the Shadows: Overcoming Illiteracy in America

Literacy Center featured on ABC World News

Display Pak Customizes Workers' English Classes

Literacy program evolves - Grand Rapids Press, 11-19-07 pg 1, 2

Kent County Literacy Council unveils new name, look

Display Pack Inc. offers one of area’s largest workplace English programs

Tutors sought for literacy program


Publications

Annual Report and Newsletter

Current Newsletter

Past Newsletters:

Summer 2010

Fall 2009

Summer 2009

Fall 2008
Summer 2008

Winter 2007
Spring 2007

Summer 2006
Fall 2006
Winter 2006

Fall 2005
Winter 2005

Summer 2004
Winter 2004

 

Current annual report

Past Annual Reports:

CLI Newsletter

December 2011

 

 

 

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1120 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 240
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616.459.5151
Fax: 616.245.8069

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