Empowering people through literacy so they can lead more productive
and fulfilling lives.
and fulfilling lives.
The 12th Annual VFL Rubber Duck Race Raised $25,000 to support literacy in
Habersham County!
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Winners of the 12th Annual VFL Rubber Duck Race gathered at VFL’s Little Free Library in Pitts Park to receive their checks. L-R are VFL Board President Dr. Don Gnecco, 2nd place winner, Chris Metrick ($500), 1st place winner, Helen Barrett ($1,000), an 3rd place winner, Linda Morris. Congratulations to these winners and a huge thank you to our sponsors listed below and to all who supported literacy in Habersham County by adopting ducks to race for them. We raised $25,000 to support literacy programs in Habersham County! |
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THE DICTIONARY PROJECT
During October VFL takes dictionaries to all third-grade students in Habersham County Schools. Volunteers don a cap and gown and speak with the students about the importance of staying in school. Along with the bright yellow The Best Dictionary for Students, kids received a writing pen inscribed with their graduation date - 2033!
During October VFL takes dictionaries to all third-grade students in Habersham County Schools. Volunteers don a cap and gown and speak with the students about the importance of staying in school. Along with the bright yellow The Best Dictionary for Students, kids received a writing pen inscribed with their graduation date - 2033!
2022-23 English Language Acquisition Classes Begin
After more than a year of class interruptions due to COVID-19, VFL partnered with Cornelia First Presbyterian Church and free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes began September 6, 2022 on the church campus. A $6,000 grant from Dollar General enabled VFL to hire an experienced director/instructor who, with the help of volunteer teachers, tested and placed students in appropriate classes for learning English. Mr. Jim Miner, who began the program more than a decade ago, is teaching citizenship to those eager to begin the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Thanks to Cornelia Presbyterian and United Way of Habersham County, VFL also is providing transportation and childcare to those who need it. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am - 2 pm.
After more than a year of class interruptions due to COVID-19, VFL partnered with Cornelia First Presbyterian Church and free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes began September 6, 2022 on the church campus. A $6,000 grant from Dollar General enabled VFL to hire an experienced director/instructor who, with the help of volunteer teachers, tested and placed students in appropriate classes for learning English. Mr. Jim Miner, who began the program more than a decade ago, is teaching citizenship to those eager to begin the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Thanks to Cornelia Presbyterian and United Way of Habersham County, VFL also is providing transportation and childcare to those who need it. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am - 2 pm.
We are many volunteers with one mission:
To empower people through literacy so they can lead more productive and fulfilling lives.
To empower people through literacy so they can lead more productive and fulfilling lives.
