As we near the close of another productive year, the staff and board wish to express our sincere appreciation for the dedicated work of our volunteers.  We are also truly grateful to our funders who understand the incredible need for adult literacy services in our community.
 

Ann Bull and Elaine Wesley have given a combined total of over 45 years of service to Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County.  We truly appreciate all that they have done for our staff and students.  They will be sorely missed.
 

Links to websites with information on cultural differences, intercultural communication, pronunciation, and much more.

You’re invited to be a part of the golf action at the FBR Open through the tournament’s Birdies for Charity Program.  The program centers around the PGA TOUR professionals making birdies – lots of them – during the 2008 FBR Open (Jan. 31 – Feb. 3 at the TPC Scottsdale). Don’t worry; you don’t need to be much of a golfer or even a golf fan for that matter to participate in the Birdies For Charity Program. What’s important is that by participating, you’ll be helping out Literacy Volunteers, and in the process, you may even be rewarded for your generosity.
 

In late July 2002 Omer was traveling in a tribal group with their cattle through the area of Yap, Ethiopia when they happened upon a battle.  A fierce exchange of gunfire erupted and the group that Omer was traveling with was dispersed in the confusion.  Omer was trying to flee when he was shot in the right leg.  He managed to run for sometime on his bleeding leg but eventually he fell and became unconscious.
 

Please encourage friends, family members, and co-workers to help give the gift of knowledge by volunteering with Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County.  Our next orientation will be held on January 12, 2008. LVMC is also desperate for tutor trainers so please consider becoming a tutor trainer and help our new volunteers get prepared.