We're hiring! Join the KLC team as a Neighborhood Network Center Coordinator at New Village Park, and help empower adults to reach their full potential. Click the link below for full details and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gE84KYke
Kalamazoo Literacy Council
Education Administration Programs
KALAMAZOO, Michigan 419 followers
Join our mission to make Kalamazoo County a fully literate community, because #EveryoneNeedsToRead.
About us
The ability to read and write is the foundation for just about everything we do in life - work, manage our health, raise our children and more! Yet 25,000+ adults in Kalamazoo County struggle to read. We are working to change that. With 240+ volunteers and 14 literacy centers, we serve an average of 500+ Kalamazoo County adults every year. Join us! Visit www.kalamazooliteracy.org to learn more, make a donation, or become a volunteer. Who Struggles to Read? According to the National Institute for Literacy, 13 percent of adults (25,495) in Kalamazoo County cannot read a job application, an intersection on a map, a prescription label, or read a story to their child. Their lives are often linked to poverty, crime, and poor health, and their children are more likely to struggle in school. The Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit volunteer tutor organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults who struggle to read. We offer free one-on-one programs designed to develop reading, writing and spelling skills in the context of basic literacy, jobs/workplace literacy, health literacy, family literacy, financial literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), GED achievement, post-secondary transitions, and more. In addition, the Council works to educate the public about the crisis of illiteracy, striving to bring together a community with one common goal - making Kalamazoo County 100 percent literate! The KLC is the only organization in Kalamazoo County exclusively providing free basic literacy instruction to adults. Our mission is led by highly trained and dedicated volunteers and supported by a full-time executive director, student services coordinator, part-time administrative staff, and generous donors. As a member agency of ProLiteracy – the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the nation – we’re connected to the right tools and resources to best support our learners and grow awareness. #EveryoneNeedsToRead
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- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- KALAMAZOO, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1974
- Specialties
- Adult Basic Literacy, Adult Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Volunteer Tutor Training, GED preparation, Health Literacy, Family Literacy, Computer Literacy, Citizenship Preparation, Post-Secondary Transitions, Workplace (JOBS) Literacy, Nutrition Literacy, and Financial Literacy and Situational Math
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420 EAST ALCOTT
KALAMAZOO, Michigan 49001, US
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Let's get ready to Scrabble! Join us on Saturday, August 10, for Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest, the KLC's annual fundraiser to benefit adult literacy. Each year, word enthusiasts gather for an afternoon of gaming and friendly competition, to help bring awareness to our mission and programs. Tickets are $25 and include a tshirt, food, and free parking. Reserve your spot by July 19 at kalamazooliteracy.org. Don't miss it! #EveryoneNeedsToRead #AdultLiteracy #Scrabble #Tournament
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Tickets are now on sale for Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest, our largest annual FUNdraiser, happening Saturday, August 10, 12:00-3:30 p.m. at the Radisson in downtown Kalamazoo. This year promises to be even more fun as we celebrate our 50th anniversary! We are seeking sponsorships for financial and in-kind contributions, or you may sponsor a 4-person team to play on your company's behalf. Teams play against other local organizations for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies and of course, bragging rights. $200 includes tshirts, food, and free parking. Register your team today at https://bit.ly/4bmv6ud. It's a great day of gaming for a great cause! #EveryoneNeedsToRead #Scrabble #Gaming
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We're hiring! Join our Summer ESL program as an Instructor, helping highly motivated English language learners build their literacy skills. Apply today on Indeed. https://lnkd.in/gdEDfzJE
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The one and only Oliver James is coming to Kalamazoo! On Thursday, April 18, join Kalamazoo Public Library and the KLC for a very special evening filled with hope and inspiration. James, an adult who is teaching himself to read, has been documenting his literacy journey on social media with the encouragement of hundreds of thousands of people. He's being celebrated for overcoming challenges, being vulnerable, and having an unbreakable spirit through it all. We are proud to welcome him to our city and to hear his story in person. This is a free, community-wide event. Register here: https://bit.ly/3uI1asm #EveryoneNeedsToRead #oliverspeaks1 #literacyandcommunity #readersareleaders
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Attention job seekers! The Dreamery of YWCA Kalamazoo is hosting a job fair on Thursday, February 22, for positions in their 24-hr childcare facility in the Edison neighborhood. There will be on-site interviews for teachers, program coordinators, bus drivers, kitchen support, and other positions in early childhood education. If you're looking for a career where you can support families and children and help them thrive, drop by 353 E. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and get ready to get hired! #JobFair #EarlyChildhoodEducation #CareerPathway
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As the KLC's 2023 University/Community Fellow, Dr Karika Parker led an outstanding effort to acknowledge and celebrate the legacy of Albert White, builder of WMU's iconic Heritage Hall. Working with the Edison Resident Scholars, she helped ensure that his story was not forgotten and that it would be honored in grand fashion. We are deeply grateful to Western Michigan University for their support of this historic commemoration! https://lnkd.in/gn2bUkxF
Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western
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As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we are collecting stories and memories from volunteers and supporters, past and present. Have you been a volunteer or are you a partner in literacy advocacy? Share your story in the comments or email kjumanne-marshall@kalamazooliteracy.org with your experiences. We'd love to hear from you! #EveryoneNeedsToRead #Volunteer #ESL #AdultLiteracy #MultigenerationalLearning
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This weekend, 11 new volunteers joined the KLC! They are excited to start tutoring and serving in different roles within our programs. We are delighted to welcome them to our team of fantastic volunteers and extend our warm congratulations! #EveryoneNeedsToRead #Volunteer #Tutoring
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Come out to Wax Wings Brewing Company on Sunday, January 21, and warm up with a delicious Kalamazoo Skyline IPA! We are hosting a special Family Literacy Day with our friends from Kalamazoo Public Library and The Fresh Food Fairy in support of our 50th anniversary. We'll have fun activities, free books, storytime, and more. Plus, Wax Wings will donate $1 from each purchase to the KLC! 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at 3480 Gull Rd in Kalamazoo. #EveryoneNeedsToRead
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