LiteracyCenterWMich @LCWM
Bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy. literacycenterwm.org Grand Rapids, MI Joined May 2009-
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Sneak peek of our interview with the Champion of Literacy Recipient Dr. Ken Fawcett. 👀 . . Be sure to help us honor Dr. Fawcett at our 30th annual Spellebration! Tickets are available at: secure.qgiv.com/for/spellebrat… #Spellebration2023 #Honoree #LiteracyCenter
✨📖 This year's Spellebration we will be honoring Dr. Ken Fawcet with our Champion of Literacy Award. Dr.Fawcet is former VP of Corewell Health Healthier Communities. Tickets for Spellebration 2023: // secure.qgiv.com/.../spel.../ev… 📖✨
Yesterday our staff celebrated it’s annual holiday party at the office. We are grateful to have had such an incredible team this year! As always, The Literacy Center wishes everyone a safe and happy holidays! 🎅🏻❄️ #StaffAppreciation #HappyHolidays
Update on our office hours— Our offices will be closed from December 23rd to January 2nd. Nuestras oficinas estarán cerradas de el 23 de diciembre a al 2 de enero. Happy Holidays! 🎅🏻
Our amazing instructors at the Literacy Center got to catch up right before the holidays. We appreciate all the hard work that they do for this community! #StaffAppreciation #HappyHour #HappyHolidays
@millerknoll has collaborated with the Literacy Center of West Michigan to create an onsite Customized Workplace English program at the global design leader’s facility in Zeeland. secondwavemedia.com/lakeshore/feat…
With every donation received today, our friends from Lake Michigan Credit Union will be matching it. Support us here: secure.qgiv.com/for/lcowm #GivingTuesday #AdultLiteracy
Donate here: secure.qgiv.com/for/lcowm #GivingTuesday #AdultLiteracy #CitizenshipProgram
Yaina joined the Literacy Center’s citizenship classes, one of our fastest growing programs.She finally felt like she understood the basics of culture, history, and government. More importantly, she felt like she belonged. Your giving helps learners like Yaina feel belonged.
Yaina joined the Literacy Center’s citizenship classes, one of our fastest growing programs.She finally felt like she understood the basics of culture, history, and government. More importantly, she felt like she belonged. Your giving helps learners like Yaina feel belonged.
Make a difference by impacting someone's life on this Giving Tuesday! Support here: secure.qgiv.com/for/lcowm All donations will be matched by @LMCU! #GivingTuesday #AdultLiteracy
Interested in obtaining your citizenship? Sign up for our upcoming classes now! Text "Citizen" to 616-439-1468 or call us at 616-459-5151. Registration deadline is December 22. #Citizenship #Ciudadania #ClasesDeIngles #Gratis
Please help us welcome Victor J Holt to our board of directors! Read more about Victor: literacycenterwm.org/news-blog/comm… #Welcome #LiteracyCenter #BoardOfDirectors
Congratulations to our learners who completed our CNA class with Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids. Interested in our upcoming free classes? Please email [email protected] or Text 'CNA' to 872-529-6004. You can also call us at 616-459-5151.
The MITESOL conference held its first in-person conference since 2019 last Saturday. Approximately 300 educators from around the state attended. Our team Anne, Bree, and Rebekah presented about the Family Literacy Program and the many ways that this program creates community.
¿Está interesado en mejorar su lectura y escritura en inglés mientras trabaja para lograr su ciudadanía? . Las clases comenzarán en enero. Si está interesado, envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "Citizen" al (872)-529-6004 o llame al 616-459-5151.
Interested in improving your English reading and writing while also working towards your citizenship? Classes will begin in January. Registration deadline is December 22. If interested text "Citizen" to (872)-529-6004 or call 616-459-5151.
Our Executive Director Wendy Falb shared her knowledge and experience in today's panel for the West Michigan Talent Solutions Series as they discussed 'Upskilling Your Workforce'. Thank you Talent First for hosting a great panel of amazing leaders in West Michigan.
Si está interesado o tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra 'CNA' al 872-529-6004. Tambien nos puede llamar al 616-459-5151
¡Nuestras clases de CNA están de regreso! ¿Está interesado en convertirse en un CNA y al mismo tiempo mejorar su inglés? Tenemos dos clases por venir. La inscripción ya está abierta. Aquí tenemos nuestro calendario del programa.
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