Wisconsin Literacy

Happy National Nonprofit Day!

Today, we celebrate the dedication and impact of nonprofits like Wisconsin Literacy. Together, we support literacy agencies across the state, empowering adult learners to achieve their goals. Thank you to our 70+ member agencies and all our supporters for making a difference in the lives of over 11,000 learners statewide. Let's continue to champion literacy for a brighter future!

Two months from today! Save the date for Wisconsin Literacy's Fall Conference. We look forward to welcoming WL member agency staff, volunteers, Board members and community partners from across the state. Registration and session details to come soon. While you wait, we encourage you to explore our Resources page: https://buff.ly/3P8IM3P

Today's citizenship question: There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Many Wisconsin Literacy member programs help learners prepare for the naturalization interview and test to become U.S. citizens. Honor their journey by voting today!

Five more reasons to join us at next Wednesday's 50th anniversary block party! Enjoy food from Sampa Tacos, Afghan Kabul Cuisine (bit.ly/AfghanKabulCuisine), and Tench S Buffet, treats from La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream, and music with DJ Francis (bit.ly/DJFrancis). The majority of these businesses are owned by former LitNet students!

Free to attend (food available for purchase), with lots of activities for families. 5-8pm at 701 Dane St! No RSVP required.

We’re thrilled to be the nonprofit honoree at the Packers Give Back Game on Aug. 24! Thank you, Green Bay Packers, for supporting our mission to enhance literacy in Wisconsin.

Packers to recognize ‘Wisconsin Literacy’ for Packers Give Back Game Aug. 24 Preseason game to honor nonprofit for its commitment to strengthening literacy in Wisconsin

National Night Out offers family-friendly events, resources and engagement as our member agencies and schools gear up for the start of the new academic year. Be sure to check out NNO events happening in your community!

National Night Out National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Read the latest news from Wisconsin Literacy and find professional development opportunities in our August edition of Literacy Voice: https://buff.ly/3yhYWls
Interested in getting our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox? Sign up here: https://buff.ly/3rWRW6D

Reminder that the deadline to apply is August 2nd!

Jobs at Wisconsin Literacy WL is a growing organization with core values of lifelong learning, collaboration, integrity, inclusion and equity, innovation, and teamwork.

The Olympics are here! Alongside Team USA, Wisconsin Literacy will be rooting for the inspiring Refugee Olympic Team, featuring 37 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports. Their journey reflects the determination of refugees everywhere. Wisconsin Literacy stands with them, supporting literacy programs that pave the way to new opportunities.

WL cleans up well! :) Our staff took a few minutes during our June Retreat to work with Empire Photography on group and individual photos. Thank you, Empire, for capturing the smiles and energy of the day!

Our Wisconsin Literacy staff is soaking up some great reads this summer! We're excited to dive into these inspiring stories. What are you reading this summer? Share your recommendations in the comments!

What's your first thought when you hear "literacy"? Share in the comments!

We are hiring a Regional Literacy Consultant for Southwest-South Central Wisconsin!
Join our team. We're passionate about moving people forward through literacy and education. Learn more and apply:

Jobs at Wisconsin Literacy WL is a growing organization with core values of lifelong learning, collaboration, integrity, inclusion and equity, innovation, and teamwork.

Amplify Adult Education & Family Literacy Week (Sept 15-21) with these tips for requesting proclamations from local officials:

1. Reach out to local officials and build relationships.
2. Provide a clear and compelling draft proclamation.
3. Share success stories and data on adult education's impact.
4. Follow up and express gratitude.

Learn more at the AEFL Week Prep Webinar! Register here: https://buff.ly/4bE83dQ

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: Prep Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join us for an informative webinar packed with resources that you can use right away to raise visibility and funding for adult education during the national Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! This all-inclusive webinar will showcase proven strategies and best practices to help you plan ahead....

We are so proud to celebrate the achievements of graduates from all our member agencies across Wisconsin! Special shoutout to Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW) for having over 100 spring graduates this year!

Don't miss the Jefferson County Literacy Council's 4th Annual Family Mini Golf Fundraiser on August 18th! Support free adult literacy services in Jefferson County at this event that's fun for the whole family!

This Fourth of July, we're celebrating a learner who overcame language barriers to achieve his dream of U.S. citizenship. Celebrate his inspiring journey and read more about his path to success with One-to-One Literacy in Manitowoc: https://buff.ly/45NSWNk

In recognition of Independence Day, our office is closed today.

Join Wisconsin Literacy in supporting COABE's Educate & Elevate America Pledge! Sign the pledge to show our legislators the importance of adult education. Every signature counts—let's make a difference together!

https://buff.ly/4cmQxfl

Why did the book join the circus? To become a novel-ty act! Celebrate International Joke Day with a good laugh and a great read!

It's always a good day when our team can meet in person and measure our service and our impact. We connected as a big group and also broke out in focus areas to continue conversations around messaging, our members and highlighting the importance of adult literacy. A big thank you to our host, DreamBank - Madison and to Empire Photography for coordinating WL individual and group pics.

Join our ELL Tutor Training Series starting July 9th! Whether you're new or a seasoned tutor, this is your chance to enhance your skills. Attend all 4 live sessions and receive a FREE tutoring tote bag! Register: https://buff.ly/4bh4GZV

On Juneteenth, we honor freedom, courage, and triumphs of African Americans throughout history. Our office is closed today as we reflect on and commemorate this important day.

Our office is closed today for our annual Staff Retreat. We look forward to this day every year! The entire WL team is coming together to serve our members even more effectively and to support efforts across our whole organization. Staff will be back in the office on Thursday.

Today's citizenship test question: "When was the Constitution written?"

Many Wisconsin Literacy member programs help learners prepare for the naturalization interview and test to become U.S. citizens. Your gift supports their journey: https://buff.ly/46iUY8m

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's Southeast Regional Meeting at the beautiful Racine Yacht Club! Member agency staff and volunteers enjoyed a day of informative presentations and open networking. We hope everyone came away with new ideas and resources to share with volunteers and students.

As of the time of this post, your odds at winning a free Wisconsin Literacy mug are looking (very) high if you comment on this post with a book you look forward to reading this summer!

It's feeling a lot like summer in Wisconsin! If you're hitting the beach soon - or just your patio - what book are you hoping to read? Post your favorite below. We'll select one post at random; that person will win a WL coffee mug. Good luck and happy reading!

It's feeling a lot like summer in Wisconsin! If you're hitting the beach soon - or just your patio - what book are you hoping to read? Post your favorite below. We'll select one post at random; that person will win a WL coffee mug. Good luck and happy reading!

We are thrilled to see Literacy Network's former student, Hochi, thriving as a bus driver in Madison! His success story highlights the impact of literacy programs. Congrats, Hochi!

If you ride the bus in Madison, you may be welcomed aboard by former Literacy Network student Hochi's smiling face! Hochi says he enjoys providing services for people and has gotten to know Madison pretty well. He likes getting to meet both residents and tourists. Congrats, Hochi!

Support students achieving career goals: litnetwork.org/donate.

Happy Pride Month! At Wisconsin Literacy, we celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. Education for all, inclusion for all. Celebrate with us at these events across Wisconsin : https://buff.ly/3Ra4q7X