Oakland Literacy Council

Learner-tutor partnerships have been the heart of the Oakland Literacy experience for the past 40 years! Watch Enam, a refugee from Afghanistan, and Ann, a volunteer tutor and OLC Board member, share their story at our annual fundraising dinner last Thursday. After, please think about making a donation in support of these amazing partnerships. https://lnkd.in/eDFMsWJQ

Thank you all for making ExLibris 2024 an amazing success! It was truly a celebration of 40 years of the amazing partnerships between adult learners and volunteer tutors. Record attendance pushed us close our ambitious goal of $100,000 raised. It is not too late to support this effort and right now your gift will be matched 1:1. A gift of $20 will be matched to $40 in honor of Oakland Literacy’s 40-year anniversary! https://lnkd.in/eDFMsWJQ

??? Happy Election Day! ??? Voting is a powerful way to make your voice heard in the community. At the Oakland Literacy Council, we believe that literacy and civic engagement go hand in hand. Not sure where your polling location is or what ID to bring? Visit vote411.org for all the information you need! Let’s make a difference together. ? #ElectionDay #Vote #OaklandLiteracy #CivicEngagement #EmpowerThroughLiteracy

Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! ??? Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time of joy, hope, and new beginnings. As we light lamps and gather with loved ones, may this season bring wisdom, compassion, and literacy to all. Let’s continue to brighten our community with learning and growth. #HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights #OaklandLiteracy

????Our annual fundraising dinner, Ex Libris, is just two weeks away on Thursday, November 14! Tickets are going fast! Learn how you can team up to lift adult literacy in Oakland County by clicking here: https://zurl.co/wMOP

Oakland Literacy Council (OLC) is pleased to announce Laurie Weeks has been named Executive Director, effective January 2025. https://lnkd.in/enwJwFiV

??Thank you to Short Story Sponsors for our annual Ex Libris fundraising event on Thursday, November 14: Sarah and William Birkhill, Paula and James Brown, Janet and Keith Collin, Julie Dawson, Karen Hagenlocker, Lisa and Dan Machesky, and Alicia and Khalfani Stephens! Click here for ticket information about Ex Libris on Thursday, November 14: https://zurl.co/oO5H

??Our annual fundraising event, Ex Libris, has received a boost from our Short Story Sponsors, Bankofannarbor , Center Line Electric, Inc. Farbman Group, Ralco Industries Inc Oakland Community College ! Click here for ticket information about Ex Libris on Thursday, November 14: https://zurl.co/wWOE

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! At Oakland Literacy Council, we are committed to supporting learners with dyslexia by providing tailored resources such as our Barton program. Dyslexia affects about 1 in 5 people, making it one of the most common language-based learning differences. Let’s raise awareness, battle the myths, embrace neurodiversity, and work together to empower individuals with dyslexia to reach their full potential. #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #OaklandLiteracy #Neurodiversity #SupportLiteracy

Kemp Klein Law Firm a long-time supporter of Oakland Literacy Council. Thank you for again sponsoring our annual fundraising event, Ex Libris, coming up on Thursday, November 14. Click here for ticket information: https://zurl.co/0MQ1 ??#teamupforliteracy #exlibris2024