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The St. Joseph County Literacy Council is active in our communities, participating in events and programs to spread the word about our availability to help adults learn to read. You can see the highlights of our efforts in the following articles.

For a visual history of the Literacy Council, visit our Flickr page!

A New Executive Director for the Council and a New Display for the Library

9/28/2010

Becky Lilly, new Executive Director stands with Shirley Cody, Three Rivers Library Director and Gene Vanderaa, Council President.

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The Walmart Foundation gives the Literacy Council a Grant!

7/15/2009

The Walmart Foundation has given the St. Joseph County Literacy Council a grant in the amount of $1500!

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Virginia Wyman, Director of the St. Joseph County Literacy Council Passes Away

4/27/2009

A long time member of the St. Joseph Couny Literacy Council, Virginia Wyman passed away on 4/27/2009.  She was a driving force in the council for years.

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Board of County Commissioners Honors Literacy Council Member

3/17/2009

Board of County Commissioners for the County of St. Joseph, State of Michigan honors Virginia Wyman for her work with the St. Joseph County Literacy Council.

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Department of Labor and Economic Growth awards a Grant to the Literacy Council!

4/16/2008

The State of Michigan has awarded another grant to the Literacy Council.

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The Literacy Council Receives a Grant from the State of Michigan!

2/19/2007

The St. Joseph County Literacy Council is pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the State of Michigan.

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Literacy Council Needs Volunteer Tutors

1/10/2007

The Literacy Council needs volunteer tutors to help to expand our program.

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American Electric Power Again Supports the Literacy Council with a Grant!

12/2/2006

AEP helps the Literacy Council with a new grant.  

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Literacy Programs Featured at Lions Club

10/11/2006

The Literacy Council participated in a literacy program at the Lions Club.

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Council Tutor Named Educator of the Year

5/5/2006

Three Rivers Rotary Club names Literacy Council member Educator of the Year.

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