12/6/2011 - CENTER FOR LITERACY ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR
CENTER FOR LITERACY ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF KATHY MECK TO NEW POST AS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING Philadelphia, PA (December 6, 2011) – JoAnn Weinberger, President and Executive Director of the Center for Literacy (CFL), has announced the appointment of Kathy Meck to the position of Director of Development and Marketing.
11/20/2011 - SURVEY WINNER DONATES COMPUTER BACK TO CFL
CENTER FOR LITERACY DRAWS WIDE RESPONSE TO WEB QUIZ TO BUILD AWARENESS OF CRITICAL LITERACY DEFICITS IN USA WEST PHILADELPHIA QUIZ WINNER ELIZABETH CALDAROLA DONATES COMPUTER PRIZE BACK TO CENTER TO ADVANCE THEIR MISSION Philadelphia, PA (November 20, 2011) – With the USA ranking 27th in worldwide literacy, Philadelphia’s Center for Literacy (CFL) used an online campaign to raise national awareness of this critical issue by publishing a simple quiz to get average Americans thinking about the every impact of low literacy on the workplace, on families and in communities.
10/10/2011 - CENTER FOR LITERACY AWARDED $40,000 GRANT
CENTER FOR LITERACY AWARDED $40,000 GRANT FROM THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION Philadelphia, PA (October 10, 2011) – The Center for Literacy (CFL), headquartered in Old City Philadelphia, has been awarded a $40,000 grant from The Jane Ann Krause Trust and the William J.
10/5/2011 - CENTER FOR LITERACY POSTS SURVEY
*** U.S.A. IS RANKED 27TH IN WORLDWIDE LITERACY!! CENTER FOR LITERACY POSTS SURVEY TO BUILD AWARENESS OF CRITICAL NEEDS OF ADULT LEARNERS ON-LINE QUIZ TESTS LITERACY I.Q. AND OFFERS A CHANCE TO WIN A NEW LAPTOP COMPUTER BY OCTOBER 31, 2011 DEADLINE Philadelphia, PA (October 5, 2011) – When looking at the statistics --- United States is ranked 27th in worldwide literacy --- it’s clear that something has to be done and building awareness is often the first step toward action.
10/5/2011 - CENTER FOR LITERACY PRESENTS AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
CENTER FOR LITERACY PRESENTS AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICETO VOLUNTEER TUTOR FROM WEST PHILADELPHIA Jo Ann Fishburn, retired schoolteacher, says: “Teaching adults to read is ‘thrilling”Philadelphia, PA (October 5, 2011) – Describing her as “a role model who is generous with her time and talent,” JoAnn Weinberger, President/Executive Director of the Center for Literacy, appreciates the incredible dedication of volunteer Jo Ann Fishburn, who was recently presented the annual Richard and Joan Behr Exceptional Service Award.
8/4/2011 - Open House Event
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6/22/2011 - 2011 Graduation
After a long journey through many obstacles, CFL adult students will get a chance to walk across a stage to receive their high school diplomas. Students who have completed the Adult Diploma (ADP) and GED programs have earned a commencement celebration in their honor.
3/21/2011 - Citi Workforce Commitment Strengthens CFL
During this past year, the Center for Literacy teamed with Citi Foundation and Educational Testing Service (ETS) to launch the Transition to Post-secondary Education and Employment Initiative.