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The Literacy Center — Sunny Days on the Horizon…

by Community Contributor • March 24, 2021 • Comments Off

TLC Updates

Sunny Days on the Horizon…

Happy Spring!! As the weather warms, vaccines become available, and schools reopen, we have so much exciting news to share with you all! Please read on for announcements regarding some staff changes, our reopening plan, and Arizona Gives Day.

We are getting ready for a phased reopening!

We can’t believe it’s been a whole year! We have missed seeing you all so much and we’re excited to announce that beginning the week of April 5th, we will start a phased reopening of the Center. Classes will remain online for the time being, but 1-to-1 learners and volunteers are welcome to make a reservation to meet at the Center. Reservations will be available in one hour blocks and staff will be onsite for volunteer and learner assistance. Please watch for a follow up newsletter regarding specific instructions about how to make a reservation. In the meantime, please know that if you come to the Center:

1. Masks are required.

2. Volunteers and learners will need to wipe down desks and chairs after they meet.
3. The front door will be locked to limit the number of people who can come in at a time. We promise we’re here and will let you in! 🙂
4. Please be patient with our staff as we figure out is working and what needs to be improved. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated!

It’s been so lonely without you all!! We can’t wait to see you back at the Center!

Staff Changes at TLC – Rachel, we’ll miss you!

This spring, TLC Program Director, Rachel Gregory, will be moving to Florida to be closer to her family. Rachel, your dedication to our learners and volunteers will be missed – thank you for your commitment to TLC and we greatly appreciate all that you’ve done during your time with us. Rachel has been instrumental in moving all of TLC’s classes to an online format during the pandemic, she’s helped us with amazing fundraising, and she’s been an inspirational volunteer trainer and support system. Rachel, we will miss you terribly and wish you all the best in your new adventures!

Thank you Rachel for all you have done for TLC!

Welcome to TLC, Jessica!

Beginning this week, Jessica Kanzler will become TLC’s new Program Director. We are excited to welcome Jessica to the TLC team! Jessica’s knowledge and commitment to TLC’s mission are going to make her a great addition. We look forward to having her on board!

Pop into the Center and say hello to Jessica, our new Program Director!

Arizona Gives Day is April 6th!!

If you don’t already know, we have decided to cancel our annual Mountain Spelling Bee Bash again this year. This marks the second year in a row that we have been unable to hold our largest annual fundraiser and we’re feeling the impact. Please consider supporting TLC on Arizona Gives Day. Your contribution will support our learners, programs, staff. Stay tuned for more information about “Power Hours” and how you can maximize your donation even further! You can even donate today at https://www.azgives.org/index.php and your donation will be counted towards our AZ Gives total.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR CRITICAL WORK. ACCESS TO EDUCATION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER!

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