270 North Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone (847)742-6565
Fax (847)742-6599
info@elginliteracy.org
The Literacy Connection, an affiliate of ProLiteracy America, Inc., is a non-profit,
community-based organization helping local individuals
acquire fundamental literacy
skills. Our small staff is aided by hundreds of
caring volunteer tutors who unselfishly
give their time and effort. Since 1983, Literacy
Connection programs have helped
thousands of area adults and youth acquire the skills they need to
realize personal success and
become fully functioning members of society.
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US! Donate Click here to make a monetary gift to The Literacy Connection. Or check out our WISH LIST, appropriate for individuals or businesses who wish to donate time, equipment or services.
You can also help by donating qualifying brands of printer cartridges and cell phones. Just drop off the items at The Literacy Connection's office or mail them to 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin IL 60120. Volunteer Our organization has a continuous need for volunteer literacy tutors for adult ESL and Basic Reading students. We schedule tutor training nearly every month, so click on 'How to Help' for more information and to see upcoming training dates through June of 2010. We hope to meet you soon!
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NEWS MINI TRIVIA BEES IN ELGIN - JOIN US! FEBRUARY 13 and MARCH 13 We have questions for you… Got answers? Bring your competitive spirit to two mini trivia bees on Saturday, February 13 and Saturday, March 13 at 9:45 a.m. at Ravenheart Coffee, 176 E. Chicago Street, in Elgin (NW corner of N. Spring St.). Gather your friends or join others at the café for 3 or 4 person teams and test your knowledge of this, that, whatever… Get an early “Spring Tune Up” for the 13th Annual Literacy Connection Trivia Bee buzzing into town on April 17, too! Cost is $5 per person for each mini bee and the winning team gets half the money collected. SAVE THE DATE OF APRIL 17... WHEN TRIVIA BEE 2010 WILL BUZZ INTO TOWN! Are you great at remembering facts and details, or the one who stumps family and friends with widespread knowledge on a lot of different subjects? Then don't miss Trivia Bee 2010 - a contest buzzing into Elgin on Saturday, April 17! Plan to participate in the competition or come support and cheer for your favorite local team. The Literacy Connection's largest annual fundraiser, the Trivia Bee challenges participants to remember both frivolous and important facts from a variety of categories. Three-person teams from area organizations and businesses compete for exciting prizes, trophies and bragging rights. The event also includes a popular raffle and silent auction. This year's Bee will be held on Saturday, April 17 in the Fox River Room of the Grand Victoria Casino, 250 South Grove Avenue, in Elgin. Team registration packets and additional event details will be available in a few weeks on this website. If you have any questions in the meantime, please call our office at 847-742-6565. Perhaps you will "BEE-come" our next Trivia Bee winner!
We're still on the 2nd floor of the Gail Borden Public Library, now in the sunny southeast corner
CELEBRATING OUR SHINING MOMENTS 25 Years of Literally Changing Lives
On the evening of Saturday, September 12, more than 125 learners, volunteers and friends of literacy attended The Literacy Connection's 25th Anniversary Gala at the Gail Borden Public Library. The library's lobby was transformed into a sparkling tribute to the milestones and people of The Literacy Connection over the past 25 years. Thank you to all volunteers, staff, Board members, community partners and local supporters of literacy who donated time and/or resources to make the event a huge success. Literacy Connection Executive Director Karen Oswald presented Gail Borden Public Library Director Carole Medal and other library staff members with an award commemorating the library's ongoing dedication and support for our organization's efforts. "It all started right here (at Gail Borden Public Library)..." Karen told guests.
Nationally known author John Corcoran (who wrote The Teacher Who Couldn't Read and The Bridge to Literacy) was the gala's keynote speaker, and he shared his personal story of how he learned how to read and write at the age of 48, after years of hiding his inability to do so from family, teachers, friends and employers. He also saluted several Literacy Connection learners attending the event, giving them kudos and acknowledging the hard work they do as they improve their literacy skills to reach their goals. ● Read the Summer 2009 newsletter (pdf)
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