2011-2012 Wish List

The Literacy Connection seeks various goods and services to meet the needs of its students. Please help our wishes come true! The Literacy Connection, a ProLiteracy affiliate, serves 16 northwest Chicago suburban communities, including Algonquin, Bartlett, Carpentersville, Cary, Elgin, South Elgin, East Dundee, West Dundee, Gilberts, Hanover Park, Hampshire, Hoffman Estates, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Streamwood and Schaumburg.  Programs include English as a Second Language, Basic Reading, Workplace Literacy, Family Literacy, Summer Youth Tutoring, and others.

Volunteers Needed:

Tutors: The Literacy Connection always seeks tutors to help adults reach their literacy goals.

Administrative Opportunities: Help us with data entry, filing, scanning, Joomla web design, graphic design, newsletters, mailings, fundraisers, etc.

Community Events: Assist at local events and volunteer fairs by speaking to people casually about how to become a literacy tutor.

Fundraising: Help with organizing or running our annual fundraising events.

Board Members: These individuals are members of the community who are appointed to serve The Literacy Connection in an active leadership role for a minimum three-year term.

Office Furniture/Supplies/Equipment Needed:

• Modular Workstations (2)
• Paper Cutter (rotary blade)
• Award/certificate paper
• Booklet or center-fold stapler
• Cisco WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point - PoE/Advanced Security
• Computers monitor (17 in. or larger flat screen)
• Copy paper reams (white or colored)
• Cordless computer vacuum
• Gift cards for stores that carry either office supplies or books
• Literature/brochure rack (wall-mount)
• Mailing labels (#5160)
• Portfolios - one nylon 22"x26"x4" and one 31"x42"x3" Prat Start 1 w/3" gusset
• Receipt books

Services Needed:

• Advertising/Promotional printing services and materials (imprinted with The Literacy Connection name and logo)
• Place an ad/notice in a local church bulletin
• Invite a speaker to address your club, company or church about The Literacy Connection
• Distribute Literacy Connection brochures/bookmarks at your business or place of worship
• Donate (sponsor) food and beverages for fundraisers

Program Supplies:

• Basic dictionaries (large print)
• Bilingual dictionaries (English/Spanish and English/Korean)
• New or gently used Children's books in English or Spanish
• Pocket calendars

Other Supplies:

• Used inkjet or printer cartridges for recycling (contact The Literacy Connection for accepted brands)
• Used cell phones (any brand) for recycling

If you can help with any of these items, please call The Literacy Connection at (847) 742-6565 or email us at info@elginliteracy.org

Thank you!