http://www.centerforliteracy.org/rss.aspx?t=p&c=2&p=05The Center for Literacy (CFL) and the Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education (PAACE) are urging Pennsylvanians to sign a petition that calls upon Governor Rendell and legislators to support funding for adult literacy education.The petition now bears 2,000 signatures  sign the petition here http://www.http://www.centerforliteracy.org//press-q46-y2010-c2-Petition_to_Support_Adult_Literacy_Education.aspxhttp://www.centerforliteracy.org//press-q46-y2010-c2-Petition_to_Support_Adult_Literacy_Education.aspxFri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Center for Literacy will join over 70 non-profits and social service groups to rally against state budget cuts to essential services on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Philadelphia’s City Hall-Dilworth Plaza, Northwest corner.  The coalition of essential service groups are urging legislators to not make cuts to services that help seniors, children, families, and people with disabilities.http://www.centerforliteracy.org//press-q45-y2010-c2-CFL_Rallies_Against_Budget_Cuts.aspxhttp://www.centerforliteracy.org//press-q45-y2010-c2-CFL_Rallies_Against_Budget_Cuts.aspxWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Renowned writer, poet, playwright, activist and author Sonia Sanchez has graciously agreed to speak at this year’s CFL commencement ceremony on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Community College of Philadelphia.  Ms. Sanchez, a 2009 CFL Literacy Champion will autograph copies of her latest book, Morning Haiku, which will be given as gifts to the graduates.http://www.centerforliteracy.org//press-q43-y2010-c2-Sonia_Sanchez_Commencement_Keynote_Speaker.aspxhttp://www.centerforliteracy.org//press-q43-y2010-c2-Sonia_Sanchez_Commencement_Keynote_Speaker.aspxThu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTCFL President and Executive Director JoAnn Weinberger received the Community College of Philadelphia Distinguished Leadership Award.  The awards are given to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to higher education in West Philadelphia.  Weinberger said, “I am incredibly humbled and honored to be recognized with some of the finest community leaders in the city.http://www.centerforliteracy.org//press-q42-y2010-c2-CFL_PresidentExecutive_Dir._Receives_Award.aspxhttp://www.centerforliteracy.org//press-q42-y2010-c2-CFL_PresidentExecutive_Dir._Receives_Award.aspxThu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT