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Good Turnout for DCLC Event
at Ten Thousand Villages Media

Just in time for holiday shopping, Ten Thousand Villages in Media
(101-103 State Road, Media PA 19063) hosted a Community Shopping
Event to benefit the Delaware County Literacy Council.

Ten Thousand Villages donated 15% of all purchases made at the Media store from 3 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, to Delaware County Literacy Council, resulting in a total of $722 donated to DCLC!

Many DCLC tutors and supporters took time out of their busy holiday schedules to visit Ten Thousand Villages and to make some purchases. The variety of fair trade items and unique handcrafted items available at Ten Thousand Villages in Media made the event exciting and enjoyable.

Our sincere thanks go out to Ten Thousand Villages and to all who came out that evening and purchased a unique gift in support of adult literacy.

Learn more about DCLC events on our Happening Now! page.


DCLC Building Has Modified Holiday Hours

The Literacy Council building (2217 Providence Avenue, Chester) will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2012, in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday.

 

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Student Spotlight: Cathy Walls

Cathy Walls was recently named DCLC's Student of the Month after being nominated by her volunteer tutor, Sister Antoinette Munafo. According to Sister Antoinette, "Cathy's determination has helped her persevere in her studies despite all odds." Cathy recently accomplished one of her major goals as an adult learner: to enter a GED Preparation class. Congratulations, Cathy! For more inspirational stories by and about DCLC's adult learners, check out our Student Showcase.

 

Free GED, ESL, Basic Literacy Services for Adults

Currently new GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Basic Literacy students will be accepted in January 2012. Please call in January to sign up for an orientation: 610.876.4811. Services available include classes, small-group instruction, and one-on-one tutoring at various Delaware County locations. Read more ….

 

Free Training for New Tutors Jan. 23, 25, 30 & Feb. 1

Our next free tutor training for new volunteers will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings, January 23, 25, 30, and February 1, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Delaware County Literacy Council, 2217 Providence Avenue, Chester, PA 19013. Pre-registration is required; call 610.876.4811. Learn how to become a volunteer tutor.

 

Thursday, February 2, 7 pm
Book Discussion of Sarah's Key

Join us for a discussion of Sarah's Key, by Tatiana de Rosnay, on Thursday, February 2, at 7:00 p.m., at Delaware County Literacy Council, 2217 Providence Avenue, Chester PA 19013. The Book Discussion Group meets regularly to read books of mutual interest and discuss them.

All are welcome. No RSVP is required.

To keep up with previous book discussions, read a list of all past books.