When asked to describe her background, volunteer literacy tutor Janet Millward replies, “My background is pretty varied.” This, it turns...
On May 28, 2024May 31, 2024
On May 04, 2024May 6, 2024
2024 Scrabble® Mania Auction: May 8 – 21
The Literacy Council’s 2024 Scrabble® Mania Online Auction for Literacy opens for bidding on Wednesday, May 8 through 12:00 Noon...
On April 25, 2024April 25, 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Volunteer Appreciation Week April 21-27, 2024
The Literacy Council is celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week April 21-27 this week by paying tribute to our 175+ wonderful long-time and...
On April 23, 2024April 23, 2024
Learner Spotlight: Literacy Council and Phoenix Mecano: Partners in Building Excellence
The Literacy Council of Frederick County’s Workplace Literacy Program formally began in 2016 and has been a game-changer, helping people...
On April 14, 2024April 25, 2024
A New Chapter Begins – Farewell Message from Our Executive Director
April 2024 Dear Friends of the Literacy Council, I write to you with a heart full of gratitude and a...
On March 27, 2024March 28, 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Hilary
Enter into a conversation with Literacy Council volunteer tutor Hilary Pettigrew and soon you will find yourself taken by her...
On March 27, 2024January 30, 2025
Learner Spotlight: Reflections 6th Edition Literary Magazine Highlights Student Authors
An expectant audience of Literacy Council adult learners, their families, event sponsors, volunteer tutors, staff and members of the Board...
On February 17, 2024February 17, 2024
2024 Unity Campaign
The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 36 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County,...
On February 17, 2024February 20, 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Erin
When Erin Runkles was looking for another way to make good use of her skills as an English teacher in...
On February 17, 2024January 30, 2025
Learner Spotlight: Winter ESL Book Club Explores “Songbirds”
The Winter English as a Second Language (ESL) Book Club at the Literacy Council met for three sessions and enjoyed...