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Local Leaders to be Recognized at 8th Annual Leaders for Literacy Breakfast
Judges Linda and Thomas Teodosio to serve as community hosts 
Akron, OH (March 10, 2009) - Project Learn of Summit County will host its 8th Annual Leaders for Literacy Breakfast on March 18, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. The breakfast will be held at the Martin University Center in Akron. The purpose of the breakfast is to encourage and recognize community support for Project Learn and the agency's efforts to increase awareness and services for adult literacy.
Judge Linda Teodosio and her husband, Judge Thomas Teodosio, will welcome the guests and talk about the value of literacy.
Following breakfast, there will be an awards presentation to honor the individuals and organizations that have helped in the agency's dedication to serving the 45,000 people in SummitCounty who are illiterate.
This year Project Learn will be recognizing Akron Children's Hospital, The City of Akron, Sisler-McFawn Foundation, and Jean Gadd.
"This year's award winners can serve as models for how others can get involved in improving our efforts to increase adult literacy, whether it's through volunteering, workplace literacy classes or financial support," said Executive Director Rick McIntosh. |
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We Need Your Help
It's no secret that the economy is in trouble.
The number of job openings is down 31 percent from a year ago. Since December 2007, there have been more than 2.7 million layoffs.
This is why we need your help.
- In Summit County, more than 52,000 adults over the age of 25 lack a high school diploma.
- Project Learn enrollment has increased because students realize they need better skills to compete and succeed in the workplace.
- Laid off workers are going back to school to earn their GED diplomas, in hope that it will lead to a job.
Your philanthropic efforts won't go unnoticed.
All proceeds from Project Learn fundraisers support agency programming and classes. |
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Tickets Are Still Available!
Tickets can be purchased at Project Learn's downtown site and will be available at the door. Prices are $50 for individuals or $400 for a table of eight. To reserve tickets or obtain additional ticket information, call Marquita Mitchell at 330-434-9461.
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About Project Learn of Summit County
Project Learn of Summit County is a nonprofit, community-based organization providing Summit County's nonreading adult population with free, confidential, small group classes and tutoring. For more information, call Project Learn at 330-434-9461 or visit www.projectlearnsummit.org. |
