EMPOWER A NEIGHBOR BY TEACHING!
Would you like to learn more about teaching English and basic literacy?
We are offering an instructor training course perfect for people interested in tutoring or teaching others.
The training will introduce you to the experience of being an English language learner or basic education student.
You will learn how to plan effective lessons and use resources to meet students' needs.
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Rust Library
380 Old Waterford Road, NW
Leesburg, VA 20176
For more information or to register, please call us at 703-777-2205 or email Janna, Adult Literacy Program Assistant, at jstarr@loudounliteracy.org.
There is a $35 fee to cover the cost of training and materials.
Please consider launching literacy into 2012!
There are many ways you can support us.
Be a Pal for Literacy:
Donate online via the PayPal button below.
Facebook for Literacy:
Join us, like us, recommend us on Facebook! Just one click to make us stick! Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Loudoun-Literacy-Council/156742673273.
Mail it in for Literacy:
Send a donation snal mail before the Post Office cuts back delivery! Mail it in to:
P.O. Box 1932, Leesburg, VA 20177.
Party for Literacy:
Host a party to collect new books for children in the homeless shelter, baby items for the Baby Book Bundles program, or teacher supplies for adult literacy volunteers.
Alternative Giving for Literacy:
Support LLC through Loudoun Gifts for Good! This is Loudoun County's alternative gift program that benefits several worthy local nonprofit organizations. Loudoun Gifts for Good provides an easy way for people to donate to local charities in honor of family, friends and colleagues. The giver feels good about helping and the gift recipient is honored, the charity is supported, and the community is strengthened. Visit http://www.loudoungiftsforgood.org.
Give Kindly to Literacy:
Make an in-kind donation of a new book for a child or dry erase markers for a volunteer teacher or contact us for more ideas.
Max It for Literacy:
Donate online via the Give to the Max website at http://give2max.razoo.com/story/Loudounliteracycouncil.
Run for Literacy:
Participate in the Rehau Rotary Resolution Race! A portion of the proceeds benefit LLC! It's a 10K and 4K Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg kicking off at 10 am. Visit http://www.runwashington.com/rotary-resolution-race for more information.
Vote for Literacy:
Local State Farm Insurance agent Denise David will adopt the Loudoun Literacy Council and support a website overhaul, but we need your vote! Like us on her Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Denise-David-State-Farm-Agent/137909659648346.The organization with the most votes wins.
Donate Online with Paypal
Tax Benefits
The Loudoun Literacy Council is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization; therefore, all donations are tax deductible.
Convenience
For those who donate through the workplace, you can designate Loudoun Literacy Council when contributing to United Way (#8492) or to Combined Federal Campaign (#53550).
Privacy
We recognize and protect the privacy of our donors. We do not sell lists of donor names, nor do we share donor information unless permitted by the donor.
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November 2011
LLC HONORED AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GALA
Loudoun Literacy Council's contributions to the community were recognized at the Loudoun Chamber Gala on November 4. LLC was chosen as a finalist for non-profit of the year.
April 2011
THE 5TH ANNUAL CORPORATE SPELLING BEE WAS A SUCCESS!
Super Bee Sponsor and Host Sponsor The National Conference Center walked away with the Champion Speller’s Cup. In keeping with a tradition he started last year, Dr. Edgar Hatrick auctioned off.... more »
March 2011
PRAISE FOR LLC IN
LOUDOUN TIMES EDITORIAL
Read "Getting a clearer read on literacy in Loudoun".
January 2011
LOUDOUN LITERACY COUNCIL RECEIVES SECOND FOOTPRINT GRANT
LLC is pleased to receive an Allegra FootPrint grant for a second year. Owner John Flynn and his son, sales rep Mike Flynn, visited the LLC office to present the “check” for in-kind printing services for 2011.
September 2010
FALL FOR READING
The second annual Fall for Reading held September 12th at Rust Library, was a great success. Special thanks to Verizon, sponsor of the event and to all of those who came out to the festival in support of reading together as a family! more »
June 2010
VERIZON SUPPORTS LOUDOUN LITERACY COUNCIL AND OUR FALL FAMILY EVENT
Verizon recently donated $15,000 to the Loudoun Literacy Council in support of two events. Verizon was a supporter of the Corporate Spelling Bee, held in April 2010, and will be the premier sponsor for the Second Annual Fall Family Event on September 12, 2010. more »
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