Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service on January 21st
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Literacy Connects offices will be closed on Monday for MLK Day, but we invite you to join our Reading Seed staff at Reid Park (Ramadas # 14 & 15) from 10 am to Noon for a morning […]
Congratulations Brenda!!
Following our November fundraiser luncheon, the names of all donors who made a multi-year pledge were entered into a drawing to receive a free Apple iPad mini, compliments of Nextrio (one of our favorite sponsors). On December 5th, Brenda Koedyker was the proud winning recipient of this awesome device. Literacy Connects greatly appreciates Nextrio’s continuing support […]
Final Countdown to a NEW YEAR of Literacy!
As we enter the final week of sharing the many very special reasons to support our organization, we want to express our gratitude to all who have contributed during the past month. Thank you for understanding that literacy is the bedrock upon which we build our lives – and for recognizing that maintaining and growing […]
Tucson Festival of Books presents Literacy Connects, Reading Seed and University of Arizona with $200,000 for literacy programs!!
Thank you Tucson Festival of Books for supporting literacy efforts in our community!! In addition to providing two unforgettable days each year where words and imagination truly come to life, the Festival also helps ensure vital literacy programs are available in Tucson and Southern Arizona. On Thursday, November 8, the Tucson Festival of Books presented […]
Backstage with Stories that Soar!: Action Packed ASDB
Development rehearsals are always an action-packed time in a Stories that Soar! show. We may have our own ideas of how each piece will play out, but it almost always changes in some way. It’s all part of the process! I especially appreciated being able to work so collaboratively with this ensemble to create a […]
Literacy Connects receives national award for Right to Literacy Scroll!!
On October 11, 2012, Literacy Connects’ Executive Director, Betty Stauffer, accepted an award on behalf of Literacy Connects and the Greater Tucson Area for the most signatures collected on the National Right to Literacy Scroll. The award was presented by the Literacy Powerline at the Literacy Funders Network 2012 Symposium and National Leadership Forum. Literacy […]
Literacy Connects Coalition members gather in support of Prop 204!
The Literacy Connects Coalition recently hosted a reception to share information and dispel myths about Proposition 204 – The Quality Education and Jobs Initiative. It is imperative that our supporters spread the word and encourage everyone they know to vote YES on this initiative on November 6th! Coalition representatives from the Pima County Public Library, […]
Tucson Festival of Books introduces NEW Literary Awards & Masters Workshop!!
To mark its fifth year, Tucson Festival of Books is launching two exciting programs to recognize and develop great writing by adults: the 2013 Tucson Festival of Books Literary Awards Writing Competition and Masters Workshop. Fiction, nonfiction and poetry entries are now being accepted!! First-place winners in each category will receive $1,000. Second-place winners receive […]
Backstage with Stories that Soar! at Soleng Tom
We had our run-through of the show tonight, and it finally hit me that, holy cow, we have this, then one more night, then we’re performing for Soleng Tom! Everything feels like it was such a blur up to this point, haha. I’m used to having at least a month to rehearse and refine a […]
YES on 204: Join Us in Powering Up for Victory!
Join Literacy Connects in supporting Quality Education & Jobs and Prop. 204!! Please join this growing grassroots campaign to pass Prop. 204 on November 6th, and provide dedicated funding for students of all ages in our community and prevent Arizona legislators from cutting K-12 funding in the future. The Quality Education and Jobs Act will […]
