News

2015 annual report now available online

October 27, 2015

This year's theme, "Better Together," highlights several key relationships.

Free training thanks to Generation Next

October 23, 2015

Gen Next is sponsoring free ABCs of Reading workshops to inspire more people to become trained children's tutors.

Celebrate International Literacy Day

September 7, 2015

Did you know that our adult students come from more than 90 countries?

Matching grant achieved

August 3, 2015

Thanks to our donors, we leveraged our full $50,000 challenge grant.

Book drive held to honor Jack Pogatchnik

July 31, 2015

Friends and family of Jack Pogatchnik have donated 250 children's books in his name.

Indeed We Can event raises nearly $3,500

July 7, 2015

Dozens turned out for a summer celebration with proceeds benefiting the literacy council.

Otto Bremer Foundation says yes

June 16, 2015

The literacy council is the recipient of a $185,000 grant in 2015.

National policy change for AmeriCorps VISTA members

June 8, 2015

Our letter to the national office helped inspire the change.

Journeys event recap, plus a shout out from MPR

May 26, 2015

Congratulations to all student readers and award winners.

Power of Learning Luncheon held April 30

May 5, 2015

Nearly 400 guests packed the room to raise $137,000 in gifts and multi-year pledges.

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Success Stories

Mohamed M.

Literacy multiplies — and there’s no better demonstration of that than with Mohamed.

Mohamed was 14 when his family fled civil war in Somalia and sought refuge in the United States. He studied hard through high school and became the first in his family with the opportunity to go to college. Mohamed proudly submitted his applications and took his placement tests. When he opened his results, however, and learned his English language scores weren’t high enough, he felt disappointed at this roadblock.

Read more about Mohamed M.