Archive | December, 2013

Thank You for a Trememdous 2013

We are extremely grateful to all who have given to our organization these past few weeks and throughout 2013. With your support, we are able to provide basic literacy skills to so many of our adult learners. Our learners strive to be better community members and parents. At Literacy Outreach, we are looking forward to […]

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Merry Christmas

Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps… means a little bit more!” – Dr. Seuss, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Merry Christmas Everyone! Thank you volunteers for giving the gift of time. There is no greater gift.

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Tick tock. You have until Midnight to make the World Brighter.

You have until midnight to give where you live– take part in ‪#‎COGivesDay‬ and be part of a movement to make our community better. Adult learners struggle daily with such simple tasks as grocery shopping and reading a note from their child’s teacher. Thank you for making their world a little brighter.

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Give the Gift of Learning

Today is #COGivesDay. Today is a day to make a difference for our local adult learners at @LiteracyOut. Throughout Garfield County our generous volunteers are giving the gift of time. They are helping our adult learners learner basic skills such as reading a job application, reading their pay stub or a note from their child’s […]

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Colorado Gives Day

Today is #COGivesDay: an #opportunity to give time, #money, or resources to @LiteracyOut. Please consider the gift of literacy this year. “It’s long been known that America’s school kids haven’t measured well compared with international peers. Now, there’s a new twist: Adults don’t either. In math, reading and problem-solving using technology–all skills considered critical for […]

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Donate Now!

With your help, Literacy Outreach is changing lives one word at a time. Tuesday, December 10 is Colorado Gives Day. @ColoradoGives This day is an initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. 100% of your donation comes to Literacy Outreach on Colorado Gives Day! Thank you Community First Foundation and FirstBank! Setting up […]

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New Roof Keeping Us Warm

‘Cause you never can tell What goes on down below! This pool might be bigger Than you or I know! -Dr. Seuss, Melligo’s Pool Keep looking and you will find something more to do. As the volunteers repaired our new roof this fall, they discovered we had little to no insulation in our roof. After […]

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Giving Tuesday

Today is #GivingTuesday: an #opportunity to give time, #money, or resources to your favorite #nonprofit. Make yours #LiteracyOut.

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Learn to Make the Perfect Pie Crust

Join Literacy Outreach this holiday season to learn to make the perfect pie crust. On Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. food safety experts, Carla Farrand and Deb Martin, will be teaching participants the secrets to making perfect pastries. Taste lots of variations of pies and take home one pie. All proceeds […]

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