News from the Literacy Council
Congratulations to the October & November recipients of the LCSWPA & IU1 Post-Secondary Scholarship!
Inspired by the struggles of his own past, Bryan's goal is to reach those with substance abuse issues. Bryan received his GED at Youngwood Career Link and is studying to become a Certified Recovery Specialist program at Penn State University, well on his way to making...
It’s time for thanksgiving. . .in so many ways!
A look back at the journey. . . With summer now long gone, we look back at all that the Literacy Council of SWPA accomplished. . .and all the amazing help and support we have had from our friends! Our first stop this summer in curating our Baby Book Bags was Range...
First Annual Scholar’s Bowl!
Come and join us Saturday October 12 from 7pm-10pm for a night of food, drink, and fun while you show off your trivia skills! Teams should pick a theme--and make it good because the team who gets the most votes for best theme wins a prize! Teams are comprised of 8...
WCCF Day of Giving: Abigail’s Story
By the time she was in the 9th grade, Abigail couldn't bring herself to go to school anymore. Life was difficult and often miserable within the school walls. Life at home wasn't much better. For the next three years, she followed a different path from her classmates....
International Women’s Club of Washington County Potluck
International Women's Club of Washington County Potluck Hosted by: The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA. Come and meet women from in and around your community. It is free and open to anyone! Bring a dish from your home cultures, and also learn about other...
Student Spotlight
Mom On A Mission: Meet Blanca In our day-to-day lives as Americans, we seldom think about the many benefits and privileges that citizenship and native English skills afford us, but for Blanca these are foremost in her mind. ...