Cape Fear Literacy Council Brochure
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Transcript of Cape Fear Literacy Council Brochure
For more information contact us at:
Cape Fear Literacy Council
1012 South 17th StreetWilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-251-0911Fax: 910-251-9095 [email protected]
www.cfliteracy.org
Give the Gift of LiteracyRefer. Tutor. Support.
Give the Gift of LiteracyRefer. Tutor. Support.
Cape Fear Literacy Council
Who we are:
The Cape Fear Literacy Council (CFLC) is a non-profit organization that pro-vides English literacy skills to adults in the surrounding area.
Our Mission: To provide individualized literacy ser-vices for adults in the Cape Fear area so they are able to meet their goals and develop their potential.
How to contact us: •1012 South 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 • Phone (910) 251-0911 • Fax (910) 251-9095 •[email protected] •www.cfliteracy.org
Hours of operation: •Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. •Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Refer Someone Why you should refer someone: The National Adult Literacy Survey found that 24% of adults in the Cape Fear region are at the lowest literacy level: below the 5th grade. About 1 in 4 people struggle to perform the basic lit-eracy skills they need in order to survive and provide for their families.
What CFLC does: CFLC provides free and confidential services to adults by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions, small classes and computer learning lab sessions. CFLC helps students with : •Math •Writing •Reading •Spelling •Language Skills •Life Skills
The process of becoming a student:1. Call 251-0911 for an appointment.2. Let CFLC evaluate your skills.3. Meet with a tutor.4. Set your literacy skill goals.
Become a Tutor
Why CFLC needs your help: CFLC depends on volunteers to tutor adults in the community. Tutors directly teach and support adult learners who are working to improve their life and literacy skills. Make your community a better place: become a tutor!
The process of becoming a tutor: 1. Call 251- 0911. 2. Attend “CFLC 101” orientation. 3. Get certification. 4. CFLC gives you a student. 5. Receive learning materials. 6. Meet your student. 7. Continue tutor sessions. 8. Change a life!
Support CFLC How you can help CFLC: Don’t have time to become a tutor? Don’t worry. You can still help CFLC by: •Attending events •Providing in-kind donations •Providing monetary support •Helping distribute CFLC material
Provide in-kind donations: CFLC always needs these materials: •Computer software •Printer paper •Computers •Printer ink •Pencils •Pens
How to donate money: •Send a check to: 1012 South 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401
•To use a Visa or MasterCard call us at 910-251-0911 and ask for Terry O’Sullivan.