Literacy Council of Frederick County

?? Save the date! ? #GivingTuesday is on December 3, and we are proud to participate in the Greater Washington region’s official #GiveLocalTogether campaign. ???? We’re raising $3,500 to continue providing Frederick County adults with pathways to essential literacy skills. ???? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gkjGAypa ?? Join us in making an impact where you live! ???? #GivingTuesday #GiveLocalTogether #LiteracyLiftsLives ????

?? Happy Thanksgiving! ?? We are so thankful for our students, volunteers, donors, and community! ??? Thank you for lifting lives through literacy with us. ?? ?? Our office will be closed Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th. We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd. #LiteracyLiftsLives #Community #Thanksgiving ??

?? SAVE THE DATE ?? 8 days left until #GivingTuesday! ???? You can donate now through December 3 on our Giving Tuesday page: https://lnkd.in/gkjGAypa When you support us, you help an adult learner reach their goals like ?? Getting a GED ?? Earning a driver’s license ?? Finding a better job ?? Communicating with their children’s teacher ? These goals become achievable thanks to the support of people like YOU! ?? ??? #GiveLocalTogether #LiteracyLiftsLives

?? Meet Patrik in this month’s Learner Spotlight! ?? Patrik arrived from Cameroon in January 2023 and was paired with his amazing tutor, Cyndi. ?? He says, “My tutor, my teacher, she’s my second mom.” ??? Don’t miss their inspiring story in this month’s Spotlight vlog! ?? https://lnkd.in/esdWrtRJ A big thank you to our volunteer, Shira, for creating the heartfelt video. ?? #LearnerSpotlight #StudentSuccess #LiteracyLiftsLives

??? #ThrowbackThursday to an unforgettable evening at our Celebration of Achievements! ??? Just a couple of weeks ago, we came together to honor our incredible students and their inspiring accomplishments, including things like ?? Advancing to the next level in their curriculum ?? ?? Helping their children with homework ???? ?? Earning better jobs and brighter futures ???? Their hard work and determination remind us why literacy matters so much. ???? A huge thank you to our students, tutors, sponsors, and community supporters who make these moments possible! ?? ?? Thank you to Patriot Federal Credit Union for sponsoring this event, The Arc of Frederick County for providing food, and Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ for hosting our event! ??? Let’s keep celebrating success and lifting lives through literacy! ??? #LiteracyLiftsLives #CelebrationOfAchievements #FrederickCommunity #StudentSuccess #TogetherWeGrow

???? The Holiday Children’s Book Drive is Back! ???? Starting today, November 15th through December 23rd, we’re collecting new or gently used children’s books to bring the magic of reading to kids in our community! ?? A huge THANK YOU to our amazing partners: ?? Curious Iguana Bookstore ?? ACNB Bank ?? Phoenix Mecano How to Join in on the Holiday Cheer: ?? Drop off new or gently used children’s books at any location listed below ?? Shop our online wishlist: https://lnkd.in/eENw6MDy ?? Visit our website for details: https://lnkd.in/ekg4yx7X Drop-off Locations: ?? ACNB Bank 2 North on the Square - 2 N Market St ?? ACNB Bank Aspen Ridge - 165A Thomas Johnson Dr ?? ACNB Bank Crestwood - 6910 Crestwood Blvd ?? ACNB Bank Walkersville - 200 Commerce Dr ?? Curious Iguana Bookstore - 12 N Market St ?? Literacy Council - 110 E Patrick St Together, let’s spread holiday cheer and lift the lives of families in our community through literacy. ??? #LiteracyLiftsLives #HolidayBookDrive #SpreadTheJoy #BooksForKids #LiteracyMatters #Donate #CommunityPartners

?? November Volunteer Info Sessions! ?? Thinking of making a difference in the new year? ?? Join us for our November Volunteer Information Sessions and get ready to kick off 2025 by helping others learn English! ??? If you’ve been considering volunteering, now’s the perfect time to start planning those New Year’s resolutions! ?? ?? Sign up today to learn how you can be part of something truly impactful. ?? Email us at [email protected] to reserve your spot! #LiteracyLiftsLives #VolunteerOpportunity #MakeADifference #LiteracyMatters #NewYearNewGoals #NewYearNewYou #Frederick

?? Do you love a good spooky story? ?? Check out Jacqueline’s thrilling performance of “An Incredible Halloween!” ??? In this eerie ghost story, she shares a chilling tale of friends braving a night in a haunted house . . . and things take a terrifying twist! ???? This reading is an excerpt from our recent event celebrating student authors featured in Reflections: Voices of English Language Learners, 6th Edition. Want to know how it ends? Head over to our website to read the full story . . . if you dare! ???? https://lnkd.in/e5vJWQyn Happy Halloween! ??????? ?? A big shoutout to the Frederick News-Post for graciously hosting our event! ?? ?? THANK YOU! #LiteracyLiftsLives #SpookyStories #HalloweenReads #StudentAuthors #ESL #Reflections #Frederick #FNP

?? Happy National Make a Difference Day! ?? Today, we’re celebrating the incredible impact that volunteers make in our community. At the Literacy Council of Frederick County, we provide English language and basic literacy education for Frederick County residents—and we need YOUR help! ???? By becoming a volunteer tutor, you can help transform lives by empowering adults with the skills they need to succeed. Whether it’s one-to-one or in a small group, your time and dedication can make a world of difference. ??? Not able to volunteer but want to support us? Your donations help us continue this vital work, providing resources and support for learners and tutors alike. ?? Every bit counts! Join us to lift lives through literacy. Volunteer or donate today! ?? Volunteer: https://buff.ly/3loO5tk Donate: https://buff.ly/3hZ1Ant #LiteracyLiftsLives #FrederickStrong #MakeADifferenceDay #VolunteerTutors #ESL #LiteracyMatters #FrederickCounty #SupportLiteracy

?? Student Spotlight: Tetiana F. ?? Introducing Tetiana, an inspiring Ukrainian student whose journey showcases incredible resilience! After joining the Literacy Council to enhance her English skills, she’s now thriving in college and on track to earn her computerized accounting certification! ??? Tetiana was one of the authors featured in our Reflections Magazine: Voices of English Learners, where she shared amazing writing pieces, including: “Rumors of the war had been circulating actively since late 2021. Most of the population did not believe it or could not imagine that the war would be against civilians. That’s why everyone was shocked in the first days. No one could imagine such a terrible war. The 24th of February divided the lives of Ukrainians into ‘before’ and ‘after.’” Join us in celebrating Tetiana by dropping a '??' in the comment section below. ??Read more about her journey here: https://buff.ly/40iw73G #LiteracyLiftsLives #AdultEd #FrederickMD #BeEncouraged #AdultLiteracy