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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Turn The Page

Dear Friends, Adult illiteracy is a serious problem. As a tutor, I see firsthand the problems that are faced when someone cannot read. It is still a serious problem in the DC area and the country. Please help adults in the DC metro area learn to read by donating $25 in honor of my upcoming birthday... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 23, 2010

The Last Chapter?

Literacy is having a major funding shortage. As a result, the organization is at risk of having to close after serving adults in the DC area for more than twenty five years. My friends, if you could please consider going online and making a donation of any amount using a credit card, check or... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 5, 2010

In Session

I am working with T again starting Wednesday. I am looking forward to seeing him. Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 5, 2010

Wise Investment

The learners are attending a free worshop today on banking and managing money. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Closing Our Doors?

Last night, a recognition ceremony was held to honor the accomplishments that the learners have made this year. Sadly, due to funding cuts in Adult Education, Literacy Volunteers and Advocates may have to close its doors after twenty-five years. Would you please consider making a donation of at... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 23, 2010

A Big Step

T starts training for his job next week! I am so proud of him! Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 12, 2010

Achieve

At the upcoming recognition ceremony, I am presenting T with an award for his accomplishments. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 12, 2010

Chain Reaction

I am so thrilled! My learner T has recently been hired to work part-time at a local store. Literacy leads to gainful employment and gainful employment leads to self-sufficiency. Self-sufficiency benefits everyone. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Bragging Rights

I read with my learner T today. We had a terrific time. T is making such fantastic progress. He is reading so much more fluently now. Also, T is really getting the hang of sounding words out on his own. I am so proud of him! He has been such a blessing to my life. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 8, 2010

The Lowdown

I am taking a break from Reading until my conversations with the Director about my future with Reading are finished. In recent times, I was starting to feel as though the Director was taking advantage of my good-heartedness and spirit of service. To me, the most important factor in the decision is... Sign in to see full entry.

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