The September Spotlight is on Washtenaw Literacy!
Washtenaw Literacy partners with adult learners to develop their skills and pursue their goals by providing free literacy support through a network of trained volunteer tutors.
Washtenaw Literacy believes literacy is a basic human right and the foundation for an equitable and inclusive community. They serve 1,000 learners a year through the efforts of 400 volunteer tutors, who provide individualized support to adults in reading, writing, math, digital literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL).
Details
Events to support Washtenaw Literacy
An Evening with Barbara McQuade
September 24, 2024
6:00 pm –8:00 pm
Washtenaw Literacy is holding their fall fundraiser, "An Evening with Barbara McQuade" on September 24, 2024. This author Q&A event will be held from 6-8pm at Zingerman's Greyline in Ann Arbor and, in addition to the Barbara McQuade Q&A about her book 'Attack from Within,' will feature a strolling dinner, open bar, book signing and every attendee will receive a copy of her book. Tickets can be purchased at www.givebutter.com/mcquade or by clicking the link above.
Resources Provided
Washtenaw Literacy provides tutoring in one-on-one/small groups as well as community drop-in groups for ESL and Basic Literacy. All programs are both virtual and in-person. Learners can access these programs via their website, www.washtenawliteracy.org, or by calling them at 734-337-3338.
How to help
People can contribute by donating on their website, or volunteering as a tutor. They always need volunteers because volunteers are the engine that drives their work! No experience is necessary as they provide training. To get started, join their one-hour informational session, ABC’s of Washtenaw Literacy, either in-person or virtually. Sign up on their website at www.washtenawliteracy.org or call 734-337-3338 to register.
Why Zing Loves Washtenaw Literacy
Communication is one of the fundamentals of human connection. Helping people to expand upon the tools they have to connect with others is undoubtedly one of the most crucial ways to help strengthen community. The work happening at Washtenaw Literacy ensures that hundreds of individuals in our county have the support they need to feel empowered to build connections, learn important knowledge, and succeed in life. We've been honored to create a community partnership with Washtenaw Literacy for many years and hope that sharing their story will bring more great people to their organization.