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Gunnin Named Executive Director of Delaware County Literacy Council

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Press Release of June 14, 2021 Patrick “Pat” Gunnin has been named Executive Director of Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC). He started in the position on June 1, 2021. Gunnin brings more than 40 years of experience in nonprofit operations to his role as Executive Director, with specific expertise in resource development, board development, financial…

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New Co-Presidents to Lead Delaware County Literacy Council Board of Directors

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Press Release of March 4, 2021 Rick Durante of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) and Jennifer Stock, Director of the Upper Darby Township and Sellers Memorial Free Public Library, have been elected as Co-Presidents of the Board of Directors of the Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC). Rick Durante is Vice President, Director of Corporate…

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Literacy Telethon Reaches Goal with Boost from Rosenthal Family Foundation

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Press Release of November 23, 2020 The Literacy Is Essential Telethon brought together a bevy of stars and community leaders to shine the spotlight on adult literacy and to raise awareness and needed funds for the Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC), all while keeping attendees safe. The fundraising goal of the innovative online event was…

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Delaware County Citizen Corps Is Named 2020 Hometown Hero Champion of Adult Literacy

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The Delaware County Citizen Corps will be honored as the 2020 Hometown Hero Champion of Adult Literacy at the Literacy Is Essential Telethon on October 21, 2020. The Delaware County Citizen Corps exists to “improve the emergency preparedness, health, and safety of the residents of Delaware County.” Volunteers in the Corps train and practice so…

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Jonathan Abdur Rahim King Named 2020 Community Champion of Adult Literacy

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Jonathan Abdur Rahim King will be honored as the 2020 Community Champion of Adult Literacy at the Literacy Is Essential Telethon on October 21, 2020. Jonathan is an agent of change and a force for good in the City of Chester, the city where he was born and raised. As a community leader, he has…

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Maria Torres Named 2020 Student Champion of Adult Literacy

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Maria Torres will be honored as the 2020 Student Champion of Adult Literacy at the Literacy Is Essential Telethon on October 21, 2020. Maria is originally from the Dominican Republic. She is a licensed dentist in her country and has practiced dentistry in the Dominican Republic and Spain.  Maria enrolled with the Delaware County Literacy…

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