SUMMER 2020

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The Literacy Council of Frederick County teaches adults the reading and

other English language skills they need to provide for their families and

contribute to the well-being and prosperity of our community.

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Workplace Classes Benefit Employeesand Hospitality Industry

The Literacy Council of Frederick County ispartnering with Plamondon Hospitality Partnersto bring English language classes to hotel associatesto benefit their lives both at work and at home.Associates who work at four local hotels attendedweekly classes earlier this year. They were recentlyrecognized by Plamondon Hospitality Partners fortheir hard work and dedication in the classes.

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COABE Conference Goes Virtual

The Coalition on Adult Basic Educationis the voice of adult basic educationnationwide. With more than 15,000members, its mission is to advancenational and international adult educationand literacy opportunities through initiativesin the workforce, digital technology andadult literacy. Each year, COABE sponsorsa national conference, and this year—inpartnership with the Maryland Associationfor Adult, Community, and ContinuingEducation (MAACCE)—the conferencewas presented entirely online.

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Welcome New Board Members!

The Literacy Council of FrederickCounty's Board of Directors recentlywelcomed new members, installednew officers and acknowledged theleadership and contributions of itsdeparting President and memberswhose terms recently ended.

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Upcoming Events at the Literacy Council

• Student Class ScheduleRegistration is open for Fall Classes• Volunteer Information Sessions• Tutor Training Workshops• 2020 Virtual Celebration ofAchievements - Coming Soon!

Due to the current restrictionsin place, sessions are conducted online

via Zoom or other onlinecommunications platforms.

Stuff the Bus Successful!

Thank you for supporting the LiteracyCouncil of Frederick County'sparticipation in the United Way's annualStuff the Bus campaign, aiding in thecollection of school supplies to meet theneeds of Frederick County students. Forthe first time in its 12-year history, Stuff theBus went mostly digital yielding a total ofnearly 90,000 individual school supplies.

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In Memoriam

On August 9, 2020, Ron Adams passedaway at the age of 76. After retiring in2006, Ron volunteered in many ways in theFrederick community. He began workingwith the Literacy Council in 2008 and wasa dedicated ESL tutor who worked withseveral students over the years and gaveover 1,400 hours of his time.

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Thank You for Supporting Our2020 Scrabble® Fundraiser!

After our March 21st Scrabble™Mania forLiteracy event was cancelled, the LiteracyCouncil transitioned our Silent Auction toBiddingOwl, an online auction managementplatform. A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out toall our sponsors and players who willinglydonated their sponsorships and tickets to theLiteracy Council, silent auction donors andbidders, and the tireless efforts of our manyvolunteers, all of whom contributed in makingthis event a success. Over $4,100 was raisedfrom the Silent Auction, bringing our total eventproceeds to over $17,000! THANK YOU! Viewour Tribute Book.

Thank You For Your Support!

Special thanks to the DelaplaineFoundation and United Way of FrederickCounty for COVID-19 Emergency GrantFunds. We are grateful to the generoussupporters who help us give the gift ofliteracy. In addition to the businesses andother donors listed on Our Supporterspage, many individuals donate significantlyto our cause. Together we are building abetter community, one life at a time.

Many Thanks to Our 2019-2020 Grantors!

Ausherman Family FoundationCOVID-19 Emergency FundCrimsonbridge FoundationDelaplaine FoundationFrederick Chapter, National SocietyDaughters of the American RevolutionFrederick County GovernmentNational Book FundState Farm Companies Foundation

The Community Foundation of Frederick CountyThe Helen J. Serini FoundationThe Joseph D. Baker Fund, Inc.The Nora Roberts FoundationUnited Way of Frederick CountyVisit Frederick TRIPP ProgramWilliam E. Cross FoundationWomen's Giving Circle of Frederick County

International Literacy Day is Tuesday, September 8.National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is September 20-26.Please consider a donation to the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

Your financial gift is vital to help sustain our programsduring these unprecedented times! Thank you!

CARES Act: New Charitable Giving Incentives: Above-the-Line Deductions:Available to all individual taxpayers, $300 donation in 2020 tax year, Lift AGI Cap(for itemizers). Corporate donations: raises cap to 25% of taxable income.Gifts can be made by cash or online by credit card.Gifts of Appreciated Securities can provide tax advantages.Retirement Plan Giving for those age 70½ and over may provide substantial taxbenefits.Consider a Planned Gift to the Literacy Council.

Our Giving Societies are special charitable opportunities to champion the LiteracyCouncil's mission.Access our Annual Reports/Newsletters.