DCLC Press ReleaseDecember 12, 2022 As 2023 approaches, why not resolve to help others improve their lives by becoming a volunteer literacy tutor or volunteer classroom aide with Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC)? Volunteering your time, knowledge, and energy to help an adult improve his or her basic skills can be an uplifting and meaningful…
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DCLC Press ReleaseOctober 6, 2022 Adults who earned their GED with Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) in 2020, 2021, or 2022 were honored at a special Student Recognition Ceremony at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit on September 26, 2022. The ceremony also recognized DCLC students who became U.S. citizens, who completed Home Health Aide training,…
DCLC Press ReleaseSeptember 28, 2022 Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) received a generous grant from the Delaware County Interactive Gaming Revenue Authority (DCIGRA) to help promote its free programs and services. A check representing the $25,000.00 grant was presented to DCLC Executive Director Pat Gunnin and members of DCLC’s board of directors and staff on…
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DCLC Press ReleaseJuly 1, 2022 “I became an immigrant at the age of 40,” explains Melis May Sagay in her winning “People Helping People” essay. She adds, “Many people like me are not ready to become immigrants. That’s why I decided to help them.” Melis created an informal network of friends and social media contacts…
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Press Release of March 18, 2022 Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) recently added some new flags to its front lawn on Providence Avenue in Chester to spread the word about the free services they offer to local adults. As broadcast by these colorful banners, DCLC’s website—delcoliteracy.org—is the best place learn about the many free classes…
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by Sally Sapega DaVeda Graham, a nurse practitioner who lives in Drexel Hill, recently joined the Board of Directors of Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC). DaVeda brings a wealth of experience in healthcare and community-building to the role. DaVeda explains why serving on DCLC’s Board seemed like a good fit: “I’m big on educating, especially…
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According to a recent World Education blog post, “Perhaps now more than ever, adult educators are paying attention to the impact that personal and community trauma has on adult learners’ ability to learn and pursue their goals.” COVID-19 was a collective trauma we all experienced in the last two years—a trauma felt even more acutely…
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