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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Get Your Tickets Now!!!!
Tickets are now on sale for This Wonderful Life at Syracuse Stage. December 20th at 1 PM. $35 if purchased before December 11, 2009. $16 for students.
Come join us for our silent auction and refreshments. All proceeds benefit The Learning Place.
Call Linda Green at (315) 471-1446 for more information.
Come join us for our silent auction and refreshments. All proceeds benefit The Learning Place.
Call Linda Green at (315) 471-1446 for more information.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Book Dedication
The second book of a new adult literacy series, The Smith Brothers will be dedicated to The Learning Place, tutor Mary Smith and the director of the center, Linda Green. This is a great honor and very much appreciated. Thank you Elise Leonard, President, Nox Press.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Congratulations Dr. Bob!
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Dr. Bob Laubach received a "Friend of The Learning Place" certificate for his contributions and support for the center over our twenty year history.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
In February 2010, The Learning Place will be celebrating our 20th anniversary! This past year we had more students come through our doors than ever before. The need for our literacy services is greater in our present economic situation.
The intention of our founder, Phyllis Newland, was to see that The Learning Place carried on. She felt that a group of people who believed in our grassroots program could work together to find a way for the center to continue its mission.
Of the 1, 412 subscribers to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, almost half of the respondents indicated that their organization’s income this year is below expectations. There have been agencies and clubs that promised us funding that have not been able to fulfill their commitments.
That is why YOU are so important in helping us to continue our mission. We know that money is hard to come by these days. We also know what it is like to operate on very little. We have a staff of one, yet we were able to serve over 250 adults and older youth!
• This past year we continued to assist adults to get into BOCES, and college or to find jobs because of the wonderful volunteers that help us.
• Our students learned about gardening, business and financial principles.
We are making a difference in the lives of our neighbors. We reached out into the community and partnered with two other local centers and a church, to assess adults and provide tutoring for them.
• We started a book club for our women & a reading group for our men
and we have provided job training for interns.
You won’t find a better place to invest your money. We use every dollar to make things better for our students. If you share our belief, please send a donation in honor of our 20th anniversary. We pledge to continue to do our best, serving our students in the tradition of our founder. Thank you for your continued support.
Linda Green
Executive Director
The Learning Place
1443 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
The intention of our founder, Phyllis Newland, was to see that The Learning Place carried on. She felt that a group of people who believed in our grassroots program could work together to find a way for the center to continue its mission.
Of the 1, 412 subscribers to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, almost half of the respondents indicated that their organization’s income this year is below expectations. There have been agencies and clubs that promised us funding that have not been able to fulfill their commitments.
That is why YOU are so important in helping us to continue our mission. We know that money is hard to come by these days. We also know what it is like to operate on very little. We have a staff of one, yet we were able to serve over 250 adults and older youth!
• This past year we continued to assist adults to get into BOCES, and college or to find jobs because of the wonderful volunteers that help us.
• Our students learned about gardening, business and financial principles.
We are making a difference in the lives of our neighbors. We reached out into the community and partnered with two other local centers and a church, to assess adults and provide tutoring for them.
• We started a book club for our women & a reading group for our men
and we have provided job training for interns.
You won’t find a better place to invest your money. We use every dollar to make things better for our students. If you share our belief, please send a donation in honor of our 20th anniversary. We pledge to continue to do our best, serving our students in the tradition of our founder. Thank you for your continued support.
Linda Green
Executive Director
The Learning Place
1443 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
Thursday, June 11, 2009
News Flash
The Syracuse school district will receive a $975,000 state grant for adult literacy on the North Side of the city. The grant will fund a Welcome Center for families to access information to help improve their literacy skills.
Literacy liaison for the district's adult education program, Gail Tauber, says the money will target about "125 families who are not currently using community services and centers." The district will work with The Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County to create the Syracuse North Sector Literacy Zone.
Literacy liaison for the district's adult education program, Gail Tauber, says the money will target about "125 families who are not currently using community services and centers." The district will work with The Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County to create the Syracuse North Sector Literacy Zone.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Alpaca Literacy Part 1: African History Not Just Music & Dance
As part of our mathematics section of our Alpaca Literacy Project, students will learn about Fractals in Nature. This video that students will view, explains the African Roots of Fractal Geometry. It's wonderful! Enjoy!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Students Receive Recognition
Anastasia M. & Kim A. receive certificates and gift cards to Barnes & Noble for their participation on April 29, 2009 at the annual "Read Out" at The Onondaga Public Library.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Army Visits TLP!!!
We were pleased to have visitors from the US Army Recruiting Station inquire about our program on April 7th.
Pictured: Anastasia M., Sergeant First Class Daniel Gonci, Eddie W., and Staff Sergeant Ronnie Baffield.
Pictured: Anastasia M., Sergeant First Class Daniel Gonci, Eddie W., and Staff Sergeant Ronnie Baffield.
Student Receives Certificate for Completing Challenger Book!!!
Tutor, Dick Pilgrim, presents Eddie W. with a certificate of completion for finishing his Challenger book!
Reading The Hobbit Brings Funds to The Learning Place
Volunteer Pat Church receives a check from John Mariani from the Tolkien Reading Day at the Palace Theatre. Thank you Tolkien fans!!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
New Reading Room for Men!
"After" (Just waiting for a recliner) Last year we received a generous grant from Zonta to decorate a reading room for our women. Our guys were jealous! So, this year we've started decorating a room for them! Why not donate a book in honor of that "special" man in your life?
"Before"
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Literacy leaders create virtual collaborative
SYRACUSE, NY, Feb. 10, 2009 — ProLiteracy, the world's largest organization of adult literacy and basic education programs, and Literacy Powerline, a national consulting network that supports community literacy initiatives, announced the formation of the National Community Literacy Collaborative to develop national, regional, and local community literacy initiatives.
The collaborative will publish and disseminate research and materials through ProLiteracy's publishing division, New Readers Press; establish a community literacy clearinghouse; and coordinate community literacy evaluation practices. ProLiteracy and Literacy Powerline also pledge to create public awareness of the community literacy concept.
The goal is to support communities that have engaged in, or wish to establish, initiatives that bring together neighborhoods, educators, business and civic leaders, human service agencies, policymakers, literacy providers, and learners to promote the importance of literacy for all age levels.
David Harvey
CEO Proliteracy
www.proliteracy.org
Margaret Doughty,
founder and managing partner of Literacy Powerline
www.literacypowerline.com
SYRACUSE, NY, Feb. 10, 2009 — ProLiteracy, the world's largest organization of adult literacy and basic education programs, and Literacy Powerline, a national consulting network that supports community literacy initiatives, announced the formation of the National Community Literacy Collaborative to develop national, regional, and local community literacy initiatives.
The collaborative will publish and disseminate research and materials through ProLiteracy's publishing division, New Readers Press; establish a community literacy clearinghouse; and coordinate community literacy evaluation practices. ProLiteracy and Literacy Powerline also pledge to create public awareness of the community literacy concept.
The goal is to support communities that have engaged in, or wish to establish, initiatives that bring together neighborhoods, educators, business and civic leaders, human service agencies, policymakers, literacy providers, and learners to promote the importance of literacy for all age levels.
David Harvey
CEO Proliteracy
www.proliteracy.org
Margaret Doughty,
founder and managing partner of Literacy Powerline
www.literacypowerline.com
Monday, February 2, 2009
Silent Auction 2009
Our thanks to Tracey White and Syracuse Stage for hosting our annual silent auction. With a matching donation from the Gifford Foundation and contributions throughout the campaign we made over $7,000. For our small organization and in hard economic times it was very much appreciated. Thank you to our volunteers who helped the day of the play: Carolyn & Herb Jackson, Sue Camille, Rudy Benfey, Beverly Murray, Jim & Patrick Carinci, Lisa Mundy and Sally Dike.
Photos from our Silent Auction
Our special thanks to all those who donated items and gift certificates to the auction:Liz Hakanson, Sue Camille, Ra-Lin, Treasure Hut,Charlie Wollowitz, Skaneatles Festival, Jim Emmons, Syracuse Opera, Su Women's Basketball, Business Art & Framing,Ichiban Japanese Steak House, Dominick's Restaurant, Syracuse Symphony, Phoebe's Garden Cafe, K&C Auto,Beverly Murray, Bruce Coville, Dunk & Bright,Dick & Sandra Case,Rosamond Gifford Zoo,Kirby's,David MacDonald,Play it Again Sports,Santangelos,Lisa Mundy,Syracuse Cooperative Federal Credit Union, Nancy from OCM BOCES, and Brad Bowers.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Governors Show their Support for TLP!!!!
Recently, I wrote to the governors from all 50 states asking for a photo and words of support for our students and volunteers. So far 26 states are represented
and the letters and information have been a wonderful teaching tool for our students. We are grateful for the responses thus far!
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