Also this year, the Asian American Center of Frederick collaborates with the Literacy Council to offer an English language class. AACF English class student Cho Cho with her Literacy Council tutor Sandy and Rick from Second Chances Garage. Cho Cho qualified to buy a used car through a partnership between the Literacy Council and Second...
The first Unity Campaign for Frederick County selects the Literacy Council as one of the organizations to benefit from its fundraising efforts.
The Literacy Council hires a part-time Executive Director, making important strides in expanding services to more adults and broadening cooperation with other community agencies.
The Literacy Council inaugurates an annual “Celebration of Achievements” reception at the Delaplaine Arts Center to honor the work of its students and tutors.
The Literacy Council celebrates its 50th anniversary with an event at the Weinberg Center featuring speaker David Brooks, nationally known political and social commentator.
The Community Foundation bestows the Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism Award to long-time volunteer Caroline Gaver.
The Literacy Council launches its first Five-Year Strategic Plan, aiming to expand the organization to serve more adult learners.
The Literacy Council hires its first employee, a part-time office manager/volunteer coordinator, allowing the office to be open on a regular basis.
The Betty Seligmann Literacy Endowment Fund is established by the Literacy Council at the Community Foundation of Frederick County.
The Literacy Council wins the Outstanding Special Initiative Award at the Laubach Literacy Action National Awards for Excellence.
