Happening Now!
Mary Harris shares her memories of the Civil Rights struggle in Chester
at last year's Black History Celebration.
Black History Potluck
To Celebrate Women
Thurs., Feb. 23, 5:30 pm, at DCLC
Delaware County Literacy Council proudly presents "African-American Women: Hope and Believe," a potluck celebration of Black History Month on Thursday, February 23, 2012, at 5:30 pm at Delaware County Literacy Council, 2217 Providence Avenue, Chester PA 19013.
Join DCLC staff, volunteer tutors, and adult learners as they celebrate the rich history of African-Americans, with an emphasis on the contributions of African-American women. The event will feature guest speakers, a panel of concerned community members, and presentations by adult literacy students, as well as a potluck supper.
All are welcome. RSVP is requested, with an indication of the “dish to pass,” at 610-876-4811.
DCLC's First Digital Stories Are "Live"!
DCLC's Digital Storytelling initiative, which began this fall, has yielded exciting results. Four DCLC students have created videos, and each one tells a unique and personal story through images and sound.
Manuel Bermudez describes how creating a blog has helped him keep his work skills sharp after moving to the United States from Venezuela. |
Bill Killinger relates his poignant and inspirational journey from a young boy in Philadelphia to an adult who persevered through many obstacles to obtain his GED. |
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Carey Burns documents the details of his rewarding work- life as a driver for the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco). |
In Kyoung gives her perspective on adjusting to life in the U.S. after moving here from Korea, and how the experience helped her re-examine her priorities. |
The storytellers featured here used movie-making software, voice-recorders, stock photos, and personal mementos to create their personal digital stories, with the valuable assistance of volunteers from Swarthmore College.
Lang Scholar and Swarthmore student Rebekah Judson is spearheading the initiative in conjunction with the Swarthmore Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility.
For more information on taking a Digital Storytelling workshop, contact Susan at 610-876-4811 or volunteers@delcoliteracy.org.
Literacy Council Named Chamber's Not-for-Profit of the Year
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has selected the Delaware County Literacy Council as their "2011 Charitable/Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year!" This selection is a tribute to all the hard work and dedication it takes to become an agency that does so much for adults in Delaware County.
Volunteers and staff members enjoyed the reception at which the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce recognized DCLC as the :2011 Charitable/Not for Profit Organization of the Year" for its 36 years of service helping improve reading, writing and English-language skills of numerous county residents. The Literacy Council is the oldest, largest and only organization in the county whose sole mission is adult literacy.
"This award is a tribute to the hard work of our 200-plus volunteer tutors, who work with adult learners throughout the county," said DCLC Executive Director Madeline Bialecki as she accepted the award during the Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Awards Reception in April 2011.
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