More than seventy happy faces celebrated the many accomplishments of all of Literacy Outreach’s students and volunteers. A delighted Sandra Cano was selected student of the year using every opportunity to study English. She is a steady participant in Mom’s Circle at the Glenwood Library and she also meets weekly with her tutor. All […]
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Do you read?
“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.” ― Mark Twain Interesting thought. Literacy Outreach is here to assist anyone in their quest for literacy. We beleive everyone should have the same advantage. Become a volunteer today!
What Did You Say?
According to today’s issue of USA Today, 20.6% of the U.S. population ages 5 and older speak a foreign language at home. This is up from 13.8% in 1990. Literacy Outreach has also seen an increase during that time period for English as Second Language (ESL) learners. In 1994, we served three ESL students. Today 85% […]
Tutor and Student Social – Bookmaking
Please join us on August 6 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Library to make books! Tutor, Colleen Rutledge, will share her love of book making. Materials have been donated by Memory Box and Colleen. Join us for a fun evening of camaraderie and go home with new friends and a book […]
Get ready for the Glenwood Canyon Shuffle
What do a foot race through the canyon; beautiful fall weather andLiteracy Outreachhave in common? Put them all together on October 6, 2012 and you have the Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy! There’s no better way to see the canyon, get some exercise and support a great cause than by participating in the Glenwood […]
Thanks for the projector!
Literacy Outreach would like to share our thanks and appreciation to The Glenwood Noon Rotary Club. We recently applied and received a grant to purchase a projector. This projector will be a wonderful asset to bring Literacy Outreach up to date with technology and streamline the volunteer training program. Without the Rotary Club’s generous donation […]
Literacy Outreach Receives $17,000 Grant
Literacy Outreach has been awarded a grant of $17,000 by Aspen Community Foundation. “We are very grateful to be awarded this grant from Aspen Community Foundation. They are an excellent organization who helps support the local nonprofits throughout our valley,” said Martha Fredendall, Executive Director for Literacy Outreach. According to Fredendall, the grant will be […]
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