Volunteers Needed for Mini-Classes
We are in need of volunteers to lead mini-classes this fall. We have several classes that will start in September such as Computer Skills, GED, Writing Lab, Math, ESL Conversation, and a video reading group. The lengths of the classes vary from 8- 12 weeks and can be held at a time that is convenient to your schedule. Please contact Rhiannon Kelly at rkelly@readingconnections.or if you or anyone you know would be interested.
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Citizenship Class at Faith Action International House
 FaithAction International House will offer another six week class to help immigrants and refugees prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam. The class will meet for 90 minutes each week on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the upstairs classroom starting on July 24th and ending August 28th.
The teacher of the class is an immigrant to the USA who recently passed the Citizenship Exam. She has carefully studied the content of the Exam and also utilizes preparation materials provided by the United States Department of Homeland Security to help immigrants pass the exam.
Those who wish to participate in this class must register in advance by contacting Mattie Williams at 379-0037 extension 4# or by sending their name, mailing address, telephone and email address as well as their country of origin to mwilliams@faihouse.org . The class is free. It will be taught in English.
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Save the Date! Student and Tutor Awards Ceremony August 18
 We are honored to have Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson as our keynote speaker at the Student and Tutor Awards Ceremony will be held Monday, August 18 th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. We will serve a light dinner and awards students and tutors for their dedication to and improvement in literacy. The event will be held in downtown Greensboro in the Fellowship Hall of West Market United Methodist Church which is located at the corner of Friendly and Commerce place just a few blocks west of our Greensboro office. Contact Rhiannon Kelly if you have questions.
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Site Visits
The Reading Connections staff and Board of Directors are working hard to raise awareness in the Guilford County community about adult illiteracy and the outstanding work our tutors and students do to combat this problem. We will be holding one hour site visits at least once a month to introduce community members to Reading Connections. We encourage you to invite people that you know to attend a site visit on Tuesday, July 22 nd at 11:00 am or Tuesday, August 5 th at 8:00 am and 11:00 am in the 5 th floor conference room of the Self-Help Building at 122 N. Elm Street in Greensboro. Please contact Marcy Ray at mray@readingconnections.org if you have friends that are interested in attending.
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Now Hiring Americorps Interns
 Reading Connections is hiring 1 part-time and 3 full-time AmeriCorps members to serve for a year at our organization. We are looking for individuals who will work in our Greensboro and High Point offices. These a great positions for recent college graduates who are interested in working with adult literacy. For more information about application, requirements, and benefits visit http://cnnc.uncg.edu/americorps/prospective/members/ or http://www.readwriteact.org/programs/ncliteracycorps.html . You can also contact Sarah Humpal at the Reading Connections office.
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We are always interested in your feedback. Do you have questions or concerns? Please contact the office. Sincerely, Reading Connections Staff
Greensboro Office
122 N. Elm St., Ste. 520
Greensboro, NC 27401
info@readingconnections.org
Phone: (336)230-2223
Fax: (336) 230-2203
High Point Office
919 Phillips Ave, Suite 107
High Point, NC 27262
info@readingconnections.org or cdixon@readingconnections.org
Phone (336) 882-4141 or 404-3474
Fax (336) 882-4142
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