September is Adult Literacy Awareness Month and I encourage everyone to check out their website http://www.litcouncil.com/ . The mission of the Literacy Council is to improve adult basic education and English language skills through one-on-one and small group instruction provided by trained volunteers to help each individual reach their full potential as individuals, parents, workers, and citizens.
Sara Gruen, Author of "Water for Elephants" was the honored speaker for the Authors for Literacy Dinner & Silent Auction this past Friday, August 28, 2009, at DoubleTree Biltmore Hotel, Asheville. It was a wonderful evening and they raised over $25,000.
Did you know that in North Carolina:
948, 953 age 18 and above are lacking a high school diploma
486, 404 age 18 and above speak a language other than English at home
In Buncombe County alone:
8,727 adults have less than nine years of education
21, 611 have nine or more years of education, but do not have a high school diploma
9,321 age 18 above speak a language other than English at home
Literacy is a tale of human transformation.Be part of the story.
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