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Join us in celebrating Literacy Awareness Month
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Make a difference
Our annual celebration of Literacy Awareness Month highlights how literacy can reduce poverty, promote health and strengthen families. An estimated 100,000 DuPage County residents need to improve their English skills. At Literacy DuPage, we have a waiting list of more than 200 learners who are hoping to be paired soon with a volunteer tutor who can help them with those skills. Nearly 30 local libraries are helping spread the word by participating in International Literacy Day activities on Tuesday, Sept. 8. You can help too. Read More
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Some facts to share
- An estimated 44 million adults in the U.S. cannot read beyond a fifth grade level
- 50% of the chronically unemployed are not functionally literate. In addition, 43% of people with low literacy live in poverty
- A mother's reading skill is the greatest determinant of her children's future academic successes
- Since its founding in 1972, Literacy DuPage has served more than 10,000 DuPage County adults with limited English proficiency
- With the help of Literacy DuPage, adult learners are often able to improve their English skills to a point where they can fully contribute to the local economy and achieve self-sufficiency
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Annual Recognition Luncheon
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Register now!
For the first time, we will wrap up Literacy Awareness Month with our annual recognition luncheon, to celebrate all the accomplishments of our learners and tutors. When: Noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Bobak's Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge Registration is now open. Volunteer tutors, adult learners and their families & friends of Literacy DuPage are invited to attend. Read More
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New partnership with county
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Literacy DuPage ready to serve adult probationers
More than a dozen tutors recently attended a presentation by the DuPage County Department of Probation and Court Services to learn about a new initiative to help probationers successfully re-enter into their community. We believe that education is central in assisting probationers with limited English skills, to help them function in their community as productive citizens.
Low-risk probationers are now being screened and referred to Literacy DuPage to receive tutoring services.
Tutors will be matched with a learner and meet weekly, in a public place such as a library, to teach communicative skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Tutoring is scheduled to begin in October.
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Redesigned newsletter
If you haven't noticed yet, our newsletter is new and improved. Let us know what you think about the redesign at info@literacydupage.org. We are also getting more active on social media, so please follow us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube!    And be on the lookout in the coming weeks, as we have some big changes planned for our website, too.
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Tutor orientation
Monday, Sept. 28 6 to 7:30 p.m. Grounds for Hope Cafe 2701 Maple Ave., Lisle Saturday, Oct. 3 9:30 to 11 a.m. Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien Tutor trainingMondays & Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5, 7, 12, 21, 26, 28 Grounds for Hope Cafe Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 17 & Nov. 7 Indian Prairie Public LIbrary *You must attend a tutor orientation before you begin a training session
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New board member, Beth Nyland
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Beth is the founder and principal consultant of Spencer Grace LLC. She has a degree in journalism and more than 20 years of communication experience. Beth is eager to use her creativity and strategic communication experience to build awareness and attract financial and volunteer support.
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New staff member, Amber Brown
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Our new Office Assistant, Amber, brings more than 12 years of administrative, customer service & project
management experience to the table. She understands the challenges of communicating in a new country, having traveled and studied abroad extensively.
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Congratulations to our recent graduates!
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Elmhurst (pictured)
Mary Beth Harnden, Debbie Page, Sandy Reilein, Sue Schaub, Linda Thompson, Joseph Ward & Randi Zoot WarrenvilleJulie Hannon, Joe Lawlor, Beckie Saul, Ed Tosch & Susan Wegner Downers GroveMike Cieslewicz, Melissa Doornbos, Laurie Rippe, Barbara Sherman, Dave Stephenson & Tiffiny Williams
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