Annual Report
Literacy for Annual Report 2017
News Articles
- Benny Zhang is elected to Literacy for Life board of directors. (September 20, 2018 announcement)
- The Virginia Gazette, August 17, 2018 Literacy for Life leader joins state workforce development board
- The Virginia Gazette, June 7, 2018 Literacy for Life celebrates success stories
- The Virginia Gazette, February 23, 2018 Literacy for Life program empowers parents
- The Daily Press, January, 2018 Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot Supports Literacy for Life
- The Virginia Gazette, September 22, 2017 Literacy for Life partners with Matthew Whaley for new program
- WY Daily, June 6, 2017 Meet Joan Peterson, Executive Director
- WY Daily, March 29, 2016 Literacy for Life Executive Director Wins Statewide Literacy Award
- Virginia Gazette, March 21, 2016 Virginia Literacy Foundation honors Literacy for Life director Joan Peterson
- Lake Placid News, December 10, 2015 World Focus: Literacy for Life
- WY Daily, September 18, 2015 Literacy for Life puts on International Food and Art Festival
- Virginia Gazette, August 12, 2015 Literacy is good for workers and firms; literacy means more than speaking English
- Virginia Gazette, July 27, 2015 Literacy for Life offers ‘HEAL’-ing touch with award winning program
- WY Daily, July 23, 2015 Literacy for life HEAL program wins ProLiteracy National Award
- WY Daily, June 27, 2015 Literacy for Life Appoints Four New Board Members
- WY Daily, June 17, 2015: Literacy for Life Volunteer Amasses More Than 1,500 Hours of Community Service
- WY Daily, June 14, 2015: Literacy for Life Recognizes Volunteers, Learners in Historic Triangle Community
- The Virginia Gazette, May 9, 2015: Literacy Efforts Hone Key Skills (LFL Celebrates 40 years)
- November 14, 2014 WY Daily, Joan Gilkison Quilts Together Life of Service; Receives Literacy for Life Honor
- November 5 , 2014 WY Daily, “Literacy for Life Opens Satellite Location in Partnership with Thomas Nelson Community College”
Congratulations to Anny and Khadejah who completed the dental assisting program this past Saturday at Today's Dentist Assisting School with English language and workplace preparation support from Literacy for Life.
If you're interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or the trades but need support to help with English language acquisition, reading, writing or math, give us a call today at (757) 221-3325. We can also help you pursue potential funding opportunities.
Congratulations ladies! Wonderful job!
Thank you so much for all your help!
It was such a pleasure to get to know you both! Two wonderful ladies who are so ready for their dental assisting careers!
Congratulations
Congratulations to Runi who became a citizen last year and voted for the first time today. Runi (left) is pictured with his tutor, Dave, who helped him prepare for the citizenship exam and interview.
For help preparing for the citizenship exam or to become a tutor, call us today at (757) 221-3325.
Thanks literacy for life help . . Thanks my tutor . He help every goal . Next ged 💪🇺🇸
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Optima Health is partnering with Literacy for Life to offer The Health Education And Literacy (HEAL) Program! The HEAL Program provides health education classes. Certified Optima Health instructors provide hands-on learning about healthcare topics like:
• Learning to compare nutrition facts on labels
• How to read and understand a prescription bottle
• When to use urgent care or the emergency room
• How to fill out medical and medical history forms
• And more!
There are eight classes in a series. Attendance to all eight classes is not required, but strongly encouraged. Classes meet every Monday at the following locations. Call 1-866-706-6708 to register.
• Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Highway, Room 206, Melfa, VA 23410; 6-7:30 p.m.
• Lambert Point’s Community Center, 1251 W. 42nd Street, Norfolk, VA 23508; 6:30-8 p.m.
• South Morrison Family Education Center, 746 Adams Drive, Newport News, VA 23601; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Petersburg Library, 201 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Mount Olive Baptist Church, 13111 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Literacy Volunteers of America, 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Rescue Mission of Roanoke, 402 4th Street SE, Roanoke, VA 24013; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thanks for making Reading Between the Wines a great success!
