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Triangle South Literacy Works Helps End Adult Illiteracy

CBS17: 5.02.2019 by Wes Hohenstein

Adult illiteracy is a very real thing in today’s world, and it’s a very difficult thing to step forward and admit when a person has a problem. Triangle South Literacy Works makes it as easy and dignified as possible to get that help.

Founded in 1985 as a grassroots volunteer organization, TSLW is determined to wipe out adult illiteracy in Harnett, Johnston and Sampson Counties in central North Carolina. They provide free basic adult literacy, English as a second language, math, computer, financial skills, and even citizenship classes.  WATCH 02:28

@FreeLibrary

Conference at Free Library Will Address Food Insecurity

KYW Newsradio: 5.03.2019 by Hadas Kuznits

An important issue takes center stage next week at Parkway Central Library.

The Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center is hosting the fifth annual Good Food For All conference on May 9, hoping to open up a conversation about food insecurity in Philadelphia.

Participants can partake in conversations, food demos, yoga and more. 

"We'll be bringing together everyone who is both facing and fighting food insecurity here in Philadelphia for a gathering that builds skills and community and knowledge around this very important topic," said Suzanna Urminska, coordinator for the Culinary Literacy Center.  LISTEN 06:53

@NMProLiteracy

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy 2018 Volunteer of the Year

Literally Speaking: Jan/Feb 2019

Ray Johnston has been with the program for six months and has been proactive in suggesting changes to improve NMPL. Ray has been an integral part in creating changes to our Assessment process which will be more user-friendly and accurate so that we can properly identify the needs of those who turn to our program.

For several years, Ray managed the UCLA campus bookstore. He has worked as a design and organizational consultant with an administration and program development background. Ray has brought these skills to NMPL after researching volunteer opportunities in the area and attending many events at the Newport Beach Public Library. Other than his work at NMPL, he has volunteered to raise funds for breast cancer and cervical cancer research, and worked with youth as a counselor in various camp programs in Texas and Colorado.

When Ray is not volunteering, you can find him at long lunches with friends, out and about admiring sculpture and design, or curled up reading some of his favorite authors, Bill Bryson or Roger Lowenstein.

"I volunteer to help the community and to find joy in life. I've also had the good fortune to meet many wonderful people and to make new friends." Ray, on why he volunteers.  READ MORE  >>