We invite you to meet Allison, our featured staff member this month. Allison grew up in Frederick County and brings...
On April 01, 2025April 1, 2025
On March 26, 2025March 30, 2025
Caroline Gaver: Empowering Lives Through Literacy and Education
If you’re having trouble figuring out how to put your spare time to good use, consider what Caroline Gaver did...
On March 19, 2025March 19, 2025
Oscar’s Alehouse Supports Local Workforce with Workplace Literacy Program
InImpact, NewsByCecelia Reed
Ralph DeRose is a partner in Oscar’s Alehouse, a group of restaurants in Maryland that has built its success by...
On March 11, 2025March 13, 2025
Join the Literacy Council Book Club – Winter 2025 Reading and Discussion
The Literacy Council Book Club is organized by Catherine Coundjeris, who volunteers in many roles with the Literacy Council including as...
On March 05, 2025March 13, 2025
Voices of English Learners: Reflections on Language & Growth
InImpact, NewsByJoAnn Kelly
On February 27th, I gathered with about 40 other members of the Frederick community to hear learners with the Literacy...
On February 27, 2025March 13, 2025
Learner Success Story: Tetiana’s Journey to English Fluency
Hello! My name is Tetiana. I moved to the USA from Ukraine two and a half years ago. Naturally, like...
On February 25, 2025March 13, 2025
Learner Spotlight: How JinJin is Advancing Through English Learning
Since JinJin, one of our writers in our Reflections magazine, started working with the Literacy Council, her journey has been...
On February 20, 2025March 13, 2025
Life After Retirement: A Literacy Council Volunteer’s Perspective
How very strange—and wonderful— it is to realize that, after working at something for most of your adult life, you...
On February 18, 2025March 13, 2025
Support Literacy in Frederick County: 2025 Unity Campaign
The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 37 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County,...
On February 12, 2025March 13, 2025
Matthew’s Story (Part 2): How Learning English Opened Career Doors
Matthew can speak more than ten languages. They reveal the adventurous journey he has taken through several countries. Born in...