Serving Richland & Lexington Counties in South Carolina
Adult Literacy Council - Free Reading Tutoring
🌟 Last night at the monthly council meeting, our board continued working on goals while celebrating recent successes such as:
🎙️ Being featured in multiple radio shows and local press. Awareness raised!
💰 Receiving an $8,000 grant to expand programs. Bigger impact!
📅 Launching a new monthly newsletter and webinar series. Stay updated!
🌟 Join us in transforming lives through literacy in Columbia SC. Get involved!
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Tutor Richard picked up his first Curriculum Kit today! Richard completed his tutor training at last month’s Tutor Workshop and is excited to get to work with his new learner.
Wish them luck!
Interested in helping someone read better? Join us! 👉🏼 turningpagessc.org/tutor-interest
SEPTEMBER LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR
Friends,
August brings deep reflections filled with gratitude.
On a personal note, this month marks my one-year anniversary as interim executive director. It’s been a humbling journey filled with new insights, connections, and renewed hope.
We cheered as 13 new tutors completed their Tutor Workshop, bringing our trained tutor count to 39 across Richland and Lexington Counties—a significant leap from ‘0’ last August!
Our 22nd learner of 2023 joined us. Each learner represents four hours of monthly adult education and rising literacy. By year-end, we will exceed 100 hours of education pumped into the Midlands each month!
Our partnership with Lexington County Public Library, inspired by the success of our Richland Library model, is underway thanks to LCPL’s Matt Steinmetz.
Education and innovation remain our focus, with the launch of the Tutor Portal and new appointment cards in our Curriculum Kit. Our virtual Tutor Forum is tomorrow and the third literacy lab with Dr. Floyd lands on Sept. 26 at noon.
Finally, August capped off with our 55th Birthday BBQ fundraiser. We reconnected with old friends and celebrated new growth while raising nearly $1,000 for literacy.
Despite the lack of government funds, Turning Pages’ story flourishes 55 years strong, thanks to each dedicated individual. As seasons change, both metaphorically and physically, your unwavering support remains our cornerstone.
Thank you for being part of our story!
Happy Reading,
– Lisa Cole
View our full newsletter: https://ow.ly/YuXm50PH5gh
📚 Introducing our incredible Authors for Literacy series! 📚
Meet Frank Baker, a Columbia-based author, who penned the moving book “We Survived the Holocaust: The Bluma and Felix Goldberg Story.”
This powerful narrative follows the incredible journey of two young Polish Jews, Bluma and Felix Goldberg, who defied all odds to survive Hitler’s Final Solution.
Their story is one of resilience, hope, and survival, as they navigated unimaginable challenges during one of history’s darkest times.
Their eventual emigration to South Carolina and settlement in Columbia adds a local connection to this poignant tale. Join us in honoring their memory and stories of courage.
Learn more about the book here: www.wesurvivedtheholocaust.com
Stay tuned as we introduce more remarkable authors who were part of our Authors for Literacy event on August 26!
All of our learners come to us with unique stories! But adults who struggle with reading all share some common traits. Isolated, each indicator may not mean anything. When grouped together over time though, a pattern emerges.
Follow along each week as we list out some common traits you’ll notice in adults who struggle with reading.
Know someone who needs help reading?
Have them call 803-216-5663 to set up an appointment.
We are excited to welcome the following authors for our annual Authors for Literacy event! Following this event, check back for some spotlight posts on these local authors’ works.
Jerry Bellune
Jerlean Nobel
Tom Elmore
Lis Anna Langston
Jerry Emanuel
Toretha Wright
Frank Baker
J.E. Pittman
Shannon Ivey
Rex Hurst
Drop by today our event today from 4-8pm and meet these authors. Event tickets are $25 and include BBQ plate, pool entry and free Pelican’s Snoball treats.
All proceeds support our 2024 literacy programs.
Today we are celebrating 55 years of literacy service to the midlands!
Join us from 4-8 pm at River’s Edge Retreat for a laid back BBQ poolside fundraiser. There will be plenty of indoor space and shade. Pelican’s Snoball will be onsite with free treats from 5-6 pm. Tickets are $25 per person or $75 for a family of 4.
In honor of our founding year, today’s playlist will feature hits from 1968.
Grab tickets at turningpagessc.org/birthday.
Each learner comes for different reasons.
But, for all of them, courage shines through.
We can’t share their identity…
But we can share their heart!
Here’s a spotlight on just one of our learners:
“Born in Alabama and with just a 10th-grade education, this 50something female seeks a less physically demanding work and improve her spelling. With a background in manufacturing, she has a keen interest in singing and solving crosswords. She just finished her GED and has an impressive internalized vocabulary but aims to enhance her phonics abilities to further her learning journey.”
All of our learners come to us with unique stories! But adults who struggle with reading all share some common traits. Isolated, each indicator may not mean anything. When grouped together over time though, a pattern emerges.
Follow along each week as we list out some common traits you’ll notice in adults who struggle with reading.
Know someone who needs help reading?
Have them call 803-216-5663 to set up an appointment.
Each learner comes for different reasons.
But, for all of them, courage shines through.
We can’t share their identity…
But we can share their heart!
Here’s a spotlight on just one of our learners:
“Young high school graduate faces the feeling of being an outsider in society. She believes her limited reading skills hinders her full participation in life. Motivated by her new baby, she is determined to improve her reading abilities for a better future. “
All of our learners come to us with unique stories! But adults who struggle with reading all share some common traits. Isolated, each indicator may not mean anything. When grouped together over time though, a pattern emerges.
Follow along each week as we list out some common traits you’ll notice in adults who struggle with reading.
Know someone who needs help reading?
Have them call 803-216-5663 to set up an appointment.
Our Board meets tonight at 6:30 pm at our North Beltline Office.
Anyone is welcome to join in on the discussion. Seated board members may vote on action items.
Agendas may be found here: https://ow.ly/2g5j50Pv8M7
Our virtual literacy lab continues today with “Reading Breakdown: Four Keys”.
Join us on Google Meet today at noon as Dr. Floyd takes a rapid dive into an important component of literacy.
Head over to turningpagessc.org/noted and click today’s date to log on.
All of our learners come to us with unique stories! But adults who struggle with reading all share some common traits. Isolated, each indicator may not mean anything. When grouped together over time though, a pattern emerges.
Follow along each week as we list out some common traits you’ll notice in adults who struggle with reading.
Know someone who needs help reading?
Have them call 803-216-5663 to set up an appointment.
