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Dear Friend,
May at Literacy Partners has kicked into high gear! Over $12,000 was raised by our Bike for Books team in support of our students. On May 5, our team rode in the TD 5 Boro Bike Tour and helped students like Gicela, who told us she has
seen a change in her English proficiency and confidence, allowing her to become more involved with her children's education. She is able to speak with their teachers, help with homework, and read to them with books from our
Books of Their Own
program.
Literacy Partners is reaching more students than ever before, in more places than ever before, with new programs and initiatives - thanks to the support of our donors.
Gicela's story reflects the hundreds of families we serve.
With your gift, we are expanding our reach to empower more families through education.
Without you, none of this is possible -
thank you.
If you'd like to learn more or get involved, please
email
me.
Sincerely,
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Add Meaning to Your Miles!
Calling all runners (and bookworms)! Still looking to get an exclusive entry to the NYC Marathon? Run with Team Literacy Partners!
As a member, you'll:
- Receive guaranteed entry to the NYC Marathon on November 3 and exclusive invitations to Literacy Partners events
- Join thousands of runners from all over the world to run throughout NYC - enjoying the rarest sights!
- Help HUNDREDS of families build home libraries
It's an experience like no other. Cristina, a 2018 team member, says,
"I love running with a purpose!"
Sign up today for more information.
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Volunteer Orientation
Monday, June 3rd
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Literacy Partners Office
75 Maiden Lane, Suite 1102
Join Adriane and Vulcanus and learn about Literacy Partners' mission, current programs, and upcoming volunteer opportunities:
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Conversation Facilitators
for We Speak NYC
for summer classes
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Reading Tutors for
Liz Smith Adult Literacy Program
to start in May and June
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Please note that orientation is
required
for all first-time LP volunteers, but all interested volunteers are welcome to join!
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Books of Their Own: A Moment of Connection
Last week, our students in Sunset Park received brand new books for each of their childre
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"When I take books home, my sons get so happy to have their own books and read together - it's our moment of connection," Joanna says.
Over this school year, we've distributed close to 5,000 books to over 300 students and 800 children!
When you make a gift, you help hundreds of families experience the joy of reading. Thank you!
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Literacy Lifts NYC
Last week, our students attended a rally for adult literacy funding in NYC. Two of our students, Susan and Gicela,
spoke to the crowd to share their stories. Gicela says,
"Literacy is a human right." Thank you to our teachers (including Sandra, pictured with Gicela) for organizing and supporting our students' activist efforts!
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Support Gicela Monthly
Help support hundreds like Gicela year-round by making a gift today.
1
00% of your gift goes to direct program expenses.
To become a monthly supporter, c
lick the
donate button
and check the
Recurring Monthly
box on the Donate pag
e. Gicela
and her family tha
nks you in advance!
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