Podcasts about literacy volunteers

Kirsten Dirksen, An Unexpected Career as a YouTube Home & Lifestyle Content Creator Show Notes: Kirsten Dirksen majored in economics and math, but found creative writing to be her passion. She decided to become a magazine writer and interned at the NBC affiliate in San Francisco, where she worked for free for about nine months. Working at NBC and Moving a Women's Network After her internship, she went to work with the NBC elite, which was the old chronicle enterprise. Kirsten became the music person, interviewing bands and creating unique stories for interviews. She eventually moved to New York City to work for Oxygen, a women's network. She then worked freelance in New York City and for other networks, including MTV, where she did music-themed stories. She worked freelance for a while, and the Sundance Channel took her to Spain to do an interview with Javier Bardem. She later met her husband in Barcelona. Reality T.V. and Early YouTube Videos Throughout her career, Kirsten has been passionate about storytelling and experimenting with different topics. She started working with an old Oxygen producer in Spain to film weddings for a reality show called The Knot. They traveled to various locations, and Kirsten edited the shows which took around five weeks to complete. However, when her husband started a website about environmental sustainability, together they made videos and put them on YouTube. The first viral video was about a  micro apartment in New York. The video was picked up and shared on La Republica's homepage. This led to the story being picked up by Good Morning, America. We the Tiny House People and 20 Million Views After videos going viral in 2009, Kirsten and her husband continued posting YouTube videos. Since then she has done about five or six documentaries, with one being a taste-style documentary about the tiny house movement. The other two are family-based, chronicling the tiny house movement and the summer of family love. She has also done documentaries on homelessness, focusing on the experiences of homeless people in California. Kirsten's videos have gained popularity, with her first one being called We the Tiny House People, chronicling the tiny house movement. The second one, Our Summer of Family Love,  was a road trip across the Pacific Northwest and West for the summer. Her other documentaries have focused on homelessness, focusing on solutions and solutions for those living in small homes. Her videos have gained attention and have been viewed over 20 million times on YouTube. She has also been a guest on the show The Tiny House People,  where she shares her experiences with tiny house movements and the challenges faced by homeless people. From Documentarian to Author Kirsten  began in a formal documentary unit in San Francisco and has since focused on documentaries and tours of tiny homes. Her book, Life-Changing Homes, is titled after these homes, which she believes sum up the stories they tell. The books are categorized into 10 chapters, each with a theme that focuses on simplicity, slowness, impermanence, elevation, restoration, underground survival, resurrection, and future. The book covers a variety of houses, from simple to large, and features thought-provoking chapter headings that cover two or three different houses that fit that theme. Each chapter covers about two or three different houses that fit that theme, and Kirsten interviews the owner. The focus is not on a specific category or type of house, but rather on the story itself. Kirsten's work has been praised for its stunning photos and focus on eco-friendly designs, making it an attractive resource for those interested in living in tiny homes. The book is expected to be a valuable resource for those interested in exploring these unique and sustainable living options. The People Who Live in Non-Traditional Dwellings Kirsten discusses the experiences of interviewing people in non-traditional dwellings, such as those in Ontario and California. She highlights the importance of considering what one truly needs out of a home and what skills they have. Some examples include a widow who built a dome home in Ontario, where she had a refrigerator that pops up like a gadget in Willy Wonka's factory. Another example is a chiropractor who bought land near the border of Oregon and started building a tree house and an earth ship along the way. He has a community of people living there. She also mentions the chief architect for Apple who has a small, open home in Sonoma County. He lived on the land first, but then went camping to find the best place to live. He bought two prefabs and kept everything small, with only the bathroom having a bit of a door. His wife and kids enjoyed the openness and connection to the surroundings. Kirsten emphasizes that it's not just about affordability, but also about making the most sense of the space. Sometimes too big houses can be worse than not having the views or being in touch with the surroundings. This is why she came back to the idea of living in a small, open space. The Importance of Simplicity  The conversation turns to Thoreau and his way of thinking about time in nature, simplicity, and well-being. Kirsten discusses the importance of simplicity in her life and how it can impact her content creation. She also mentions a couple who live in the woods called the innermost house, which they call a place to reflect and experiment in simplicity. She talks about the connection between simplicity and high thinking, as seen in a woman who lived in a tiny house in her backyard in Santa Rosa, California back at a time when it was rebellious to live in a tiny, mobile home. Kirsten mentions how the woman found too many possessions cluttered her mind.  Viral Videos and Duds Kirsten shares her experiences with videos that go viral and which ones are more of a dud. One example is a story with a young architect living in a 12th-century mansion in Spain. Another example is a video with Special Operations, a flying car from an off-grid home, which has had 700,000 views in a week. The title of the video is "Special Operations," which is about a special operations vet who lives on land at the top of a mountain and works as a rescue mission and firefighters. Kirsten shares her experience of becoming a content creator and how it has changed her outlook on life and making a living. It wasn't something she planned; however, it has given her a lot of freedom and afforded her an income that allows her to make a living. Plain Living and High Thinking The conversation turns to the process of making a video, including filming, editing, and producing the perfect thumbnail. Kirsten and her husband usually spend two to three hours at a house or location.  The couple also film themselves during their stay, going on runs and shooting in the morning. Kirsten shares stories from many of the productions and the diverse and interesting people she has met along the way. She talks about what motivates and inspires these people to think and live differently. Influential Harvard Professors and Courses Kirsten discusses her experience with Verlyn Klinkenborg whose direction inspired her work back then and today.  Timestamps: 02:22 Internship at NBC and Early Career in Television  06:26: Transition to Freelancing and YouTube  11:03: Growth of YouTube Channel and Documentary Work  11:14: Discovering Unique Homes and Themes for Documentaries  11:36: Impact of Unique Living Spaces on Individuals  30:59: Challenges and Surprises in Content Creation  42:58: Balancing Work and Personal Life  43:09: Influence of Harvard Professors and Writing  Links: Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/life-changing-homes_9781419771897/ Press page: https://faircompanies.com/media-kit/ Channel https://youtube.com/kirstendirksen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirsten.dirksen/ YouTube: Summer of (Family) Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Iti4JU5ObU We the Tiny House People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDcVrVA4bSQ Trapped in paradise: how we got the homeless situation (part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5XIljwl5hI     Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 Report is recommended by Eleanor Stafford who reports: “Hi. I'm Eleanor Stafford, class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 report is Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts. LVM is a statewide organization that trains volunteers to provide free, confidential and individualized tutoring to adults in basic literacy and or ESL. I have been the lead basic literacy volunteer trainer for about 20 years now, and have managed the Boston affiliate for the past two years. You can learn more about LVM's work at lvm.org and now here is Will Bachmann for this week's episode.” To learn more about their work, visit: www.lvm.org.

Diane Rosenthal, Executive Director at Student Advocacy, Inc. in Westchester, NY, is the epitome of servant leadership. Beginning her career as a middle school teacher, she moved from the classroom into the nonprofit world, leading the New York Public Library's adult literacy program which served over 1000 students per year. Diane's leadership helped shape the social and literacy skills needed for students to achieve independence and self-sufficiency. She remained in adult literacy for many years, leading Literacy Volunteers of Stamford, CT, which was ranked among the top 10% of volunteer-based programs nationally. A true visionary, she created programs and wrote grants that would significantly benefit the adult learner community. She also facilitated a successful merger with a larger non-profit program that resulted in more resources and programming to serve the needs of their clients. Diane currently leads Student Advocacy, an organization that provides legal representation and counsel on education related matters for families with children who have special needs due to disabilities or other challenges. Their services are free for families with limited resources.. Diane's impact and leadership have been powerful over the decades of her career. She has made a significant difference in helping families, children, and youth in the areas of literacy, workforce development, and assistance for those facing challenges with the educational system. Student Advocacy will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Overcoming the Odds Awards Celebration on May 14th at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill, Tarrytown, NY, where they will honor students who have faced challenges, yet made education and giving back to others their priority.

Luisa Viladas, Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT, grew up surrounded by books so it's no accident that she leads a literacy program. With extensive career experience in non-profit development, she has tutored ESL adult learners with as strong focus on grammar. Bringing her experience to a new level, she is overseeing this small but mighty program located in Milford, CT where they serve adult students focused on improving literacy skills and English as a Second Language learners. Their agency is settled among many diverse families living in their communities, with approximately 53 native languages and over 15,000 adults without a high school diploma. They prepare learners with basic literacy, English as a Second Language, voting for the first time, getting a driver's license and other essential credentials that lead to an independent and sustainable life.

James White entered the Connecticut school system at age 7. Although he would go on to graduate high school and run a small business, he found himself struggling. He had to ask friends and family members for help with paperwork. Writing and reading was a challenge. But then he found the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford and started taking classes. Many adults struggle with reading comprehension, and writing. There are approximately 48 million adults in the United States that cannot read above a third grade level. Today, we take a look at literacy education in Connecticut and beyond. There are many areas of literacy, including media literacy. If you hear the term media literacy, you might think of news, social media, or even yes, election ads and political messaging. But media literacy is starting to encompass a lot of other mediums including artificial intelligence. We learn about expanding media literacy education. GUESTS: James White: Student taking courses at the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford Steve Morris: Executive Director for the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford Michelle Ciulla Lipkin: Executive Director of the National Association for Media Literacy Education Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined by an extraordinary guest, Ruth J. Colvin, who at 107 years old is not only the founder of Literacy Volunteers of America, but also a Presidential Medal of Freedom Honoree. Ruth tells the story of her amazing journey from Syracuse, New York, to becoming a worldwide literacy advocate.As Ruth discusses her many years of expertise running literacy initiatives and her role as the organization's founder, listen in. Learn about her 62-country travels and her encounters with four US presidents, including Jimmy Carter, who bestowed upon her an honor. The topic of Ruth's shift from a family-oriented life to an academic one later in life—and her award-winning doctorate from Syracuse University—is discussed.Ruth talks about her current endeavors, which include a book on world religions that compares and contrasts them, as a lifelong student. She talks about how she handles aging, keeping things in perspective, and offers guidance on perseverance, positivity, and never giving up. Ruth's constant commitment to embracing life and learning at any age is also covered in this episode.An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Ruth J. Colvin. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:The amazing journey of Ruth J. Colvin in advocating for global literacy.Ruth recently published a booklet defending the value of cursive writing, discussing its fall in the United States and its effect on reading historical documents.Ruth talks about her experiences meeting four US presidents and being recognized for her global contributions to literacy.Ruth, who had previously lived a family-centered life, received an honorary degree from Syracuse University, highlighting the value of perseverance and continuing learning.Ruth talks about her book on women who play golf and her distinct, focused method of putting practice, and her love of the game.An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Ruth, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.

No, “Mister Radio” is not trying to monetize the show with commercials, we're just trying to introduce you to today's guest who has dedicated his career to broadcasting, the consumer electronics industry and the medical information management field. He has volunteered with the Literacy Volunteers, a New Jersey organization that helps people to read, write and speak English and for which he was voted Volunteer of the Year as well as recognized by the New Jersey State Senate & General Assembly. In addition to receiving multiple public speaking awards he has served as Vice President of the Education Committee for Toastmasters International. His leisure time is now learning and practicing piano, and immersing himself into an encore of voice over and book narration as well as being a full time butler to his cat Knight. It is my honor and pleasure to introduce my guest, Donald Trapp. Remember, "Mister Radio" invites you to participate from the comfort of your own home. "Mister Radio" will interview you about anything: politics, education, religion, science, industry or the arts. So, if you'd like to share your life with a short phone interview please let "Mister Radio" know by emailing him at misterradio2020@gmail.com.

Today's conversation for Tourism Tuesday with Justin Kerns from Winchester/Frederick County Convention & Visitor's Bureau also featured Andy Gail from Literacy Volunteers and Donnie McGhee from The Ivy Chest. The group gave many of the details for the Winchester Winter Village that will kick off in Old Town Winchester on December 8, 2023, and run through December 10, 2023. The event will resemble a traditional European Christmas market with food and crafts vendors located throughout the Old Town Walking Mall. Many shops will be fully decked out for the holidays and offering specials for shoppers young and old. On Friday, December 8th enjoy a grown-up good time with the Second Annual Santa Crawl in the evening to benefit Froggy's Closet. On Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th bring out the whole family to enjoy a tented Santa's Village area with Santa, elves, crafts, and even an appearance by the Grinch! Take a complimentary horse-drawn wagon ride from Shenandoah Carriage Company on Saturday between 3-6pm to enjoy the beautiful Old Town lights and displays. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be complimentary and first-come first served and handled by the carriage company staff. There will be live caroling and music, demonstrative vendors, and you can grab a warm serving of gluhwein, a traditional hot mulled spiced red wine, from a participating restaurant and carry it with you as you shop. Several restaurants will also be offering kinderpunch, a warm spiced cider just for kids! If you know of someone who needs a special message of hope, good wish, or prayer, stop by the Wishing Tree area near the Godfrey Miller Center, write out a wish for them, and place it on the tree. This will be an open-air market and will be free for everyone to attend! For more information, download a map, or find other things to do in and around Winchester, visit: https://visitwinchesterva.com/  WINTER VILLAGE HOURS: Friday, December 8, 4-8pm (including a 5-9pm Santa Crawl to benefit Froggy's Closet) Santa Crawl info and how to get tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/199021756569484 Saturday, December 9, 11-8pm (Kinder Village with Santa 12-5, carriage rides 3-6pm) Sunday, December 10, 11-4pm(Kinder Village with Santa 12-4)

Today we kick off October with our 152nd episode of The Thriller Zone, where we welcome super agent Mark Gottlieb.Mark is the Vice-President of Trident Media Group and is a highly-ranked literary agent in overall deals and other individual categories. He is actively building his client list of authors using that same initiative and insight for identifying talented writers. Mark works directly with authors, helping to manage and grow the careers of  numerous New York Times bestselling and prominent award-winning authors through his work at Trident Media Group. Following his time at Penguin Books, he previously ran the agency's audiobook department and worked in foreign rights. And while at Emerson College, Mark Gottlieb studied writing, literature & publishing and was a Founding Member & President of the college's Undergraduate Students for Publishing Club. In his free time, Mark Gottlieb tutors free English language classes to adults from underprivileged immigrant families via the Literacy Volunteers program at Family Centers, a nonprofit organization offering education, health & human services. Attention writers: Mark is actively seeking submissions in all categories and genres and looks forward to bringing new and established authors to the curious minds of their future readers.To learn more about Mark and find the place to submit to him as your potential future agent, go to: https://www.tridentmediagroup.com.As always, subscribe to our YouTube.com/TheThrillerZone Channel and learn about our podcast at TheThrillerZone.com, as well as ALL podcast channels.

Our conversation today with Andy Gail, Executive Director for Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area gave us an update on several of their adult learning programs as well as details about the wide variety of topics they cover through classes and tutoring. Andy also gave a few statistics about how many books they're sending to children in the city of Winchester, Frederick & Clarke Counties through their partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The program was developed in 1995 by Dolly for her hometown of Sevier County, Tennessee. She wanted every preschool child to have their own library of books. Learn more about it here: https://imaginationlibrary.com/  As part of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, sponsorships finance the cost of books and mailing. From the day they are born, children who are registered for the program receive a book every month until their fifth birthday. Preschoolers currently living in the City of Winchester, the County of Frederick, or the County of Clarke may enter the program at any time and begin receiving an age-appropriate book every month until their fifth birthday. Families with preschool children who move into the city are eligible to register and become part of the program. If a family has more than one preschool-age child, each child may participate and receive his/her own library. Learn more about how to register your child or become a sponsor of the program by clicking here. Andy gave us details for several events that are happening in the coming week including Alamo Winchester Film Club's Lost Weekend XVI Film Festival happening at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema from Thursday, September 28 through Sunday, October 1, 2023. During the event, Film Club will host a silent auction whose proceeds will benefit the Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area. Learn more about the event by clicking here. Oktoberfest kicks off in Old Town Winchester on September 29, 2023, from 5pm - 10pm. It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for LVWA that features local & regional breweries and live entertainment. Ticket prices will be $30 until the day of the event, and $40 at the gate. Learn more about the event by clicking here. Stay in the know about programs & events for Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area by visiting their website: https://lvwa.org/ and following them on Facebook.

LoveBabz LoveTalk with Babz Rawls-Ivy: Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven by WNHH Community Radio

23% of the adult U.S. population cannot read above a third-grade level. Literacy isn't limited to reading and writing, it can also refer to basic math, comprehension and critical thinking skills. According to ProLiteracy, bringing reading levels up “would generate an additional $2.2 trillion in annual income. Today, we get a deeper understanding of adult literacy in our country and across our state. There is no part of the U.S. population that isn't touched by low literacy. And many people suffer from shame around the struggle to read and write. GUESTS: Haleigh Guerrera: Basic Literacy Tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford Aliyya Swaby: Reporter for ProPublica Mark Vineis: President and CEO of ProLiteracy Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Cat Shen contributed to this episode that recently aired April 7, 2023.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lavender spoke with Nancy Benz, the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC), about the organization and the volunteers that are needed to keep it going.

23% of the adult U.S. population cannot read above a third-grade level. Literacy isn't limited to reading and writing, it can also refer to basic math, comprehension and critical thinking skills. There is no part of the U.S. population that isn't touched by low literacy. And many people suffer from shame around the struggle to read and write. According to ProLiteracy, bringing reading levels up “would generate an additional $2.2 trillion in annual income. Today, we get a deeper understanding of adult literacy in our country and across our state.  GUESTS: Haleigh Guerrera: Basic Literacy Tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford Aliyya Swaby: Reporter for ProPublica Mark Vineis: President and CEO of ProLiteracy Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired April 7, 2023.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show features the richness of diversity of nonprofits in action. BUZZ creator Michael Hemphill talks to the leaders behind a creative “Painted Violins” fundraiser for Roanoke Symphony's youth programs: a child abuse prevention event;  and a rock-and-roll festival helping brain injury survivors. We also provide a sneak listen of our newest BUZZ television show starring Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley!

For our first ever "weekend edition" of The Valley Today, I met up with Andy Gail, Executive Director for Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area at Four Color Fantasies to get all the details about their fundraiser: Four Color Fantasies Covers Literacy. Joining us was Four Color Fantasies founder, Mike Kwolek and his manager, Erik C. Jones to tell us how the fundraiser started five years ago and give us a rundown of the outstanding artwork you'll find from national, international, and local artists in this year's auction fundraiser. Andy explained the impact that these types of fundraisers have on his organization and talked about the great partnership between LVWA and FCF. To see all the covers that are up for auction, click here. You can place bids via Facebook, phone, or by coming into the store. Four Color Fantasies is located at 80 Weems Lane (look for the bright blue house!) in Winchester. They are open Mondays/Tuesdays from Noon til 7pm, Wednesdays from 1:30pm til 7pm, Fridays from Noon til 8pm, and Saturdays from 10am til 5pm. They are closed on Thursdays and Sundays. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. To learn more about Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area, visit their website: https://lvwa.org and follow them on Facebook.  

Last time on Buzz4Good we celebrated Women's History Month by talking with leaders of two giving circles — the Roanoke Women's Foundation and 100+ Women Who Care NRV — about “Why Women Give.”Today we continue this conversation by talking to women who lead nonprofits to find out about the nature and nurture that inspired their work. BUZZ creator Michael Hemphill talks with:Carol Young of Healing Strides of Virginia Ginny Ayers, Literacy Volunteers of the New River ValleyJodi Judge, Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia Lisa O'Neill, Angels of AssisiMelissa Woodson of Roanoke Area Ministry's RAM House.From their roles as mothers, and the role their own mothers played in their lives, to leading with their heart over their ego, and a belief in servant leadership, these women share some expected and surprising reasons why women are more inclined to lead nonprofits.Are you a nonprofit with an event that we could help promote? Or a marketing problem we could help fix? Contact us and we'll share on an upcoming episode.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW US:F A C E B O O K ➜ http://facebook.com/buzz4good​​I N S T A G R A M ➜ http://instagram.com/buzz4good​​L I N K E D I N ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz4goodT I K T O K ➜ http://tiktok.com/@buzz4good​​Y O U T U B E ➜ http://youtube.com/c/buzz4goodW E B S I T E ➜ http://buzz4good.com​​- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The United States has more than 1.5 million nonprofits — from homeless shelters, food banks and rescue squads to children's choirs, science museums and animal refuges — that employ one out of every 10 Americans. Like any company, nonprofits have salaries and bills to pay, a budget to balance. They require money. And if enough people don't know about them, don't believe in them, don't support them — in short, if they lack BUZZ — they suffer and die.

We recorded today's conversation with a live studio audience at Handley Regional Library. Today was Media/Non-Profit Day for the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber's Community Leadership Program. This nine-month program runs on the third Friday of each month from September through May. The program begins with an orientation on the third Friday in August, followed by monthly sessions studying specific topics. Topics may include: Leadership/Teamwork Non-Profits Community Culture Agriculture Media Government/Economic Development Education Health Care Public Safety Simulated Society Community Problem Solving The sessions are led by a combination of community leaders, professional facilitators, and specialists in the respective fields. This program is designed to provide insight into the challenges and opportunities that exist in the City of Winchester, Clarke County, and Frederick County, Virginia. We chatted today with two CLP alum - Andy Gail, Executive Director for Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area and Julie Ferrell from Timber Ridge School - about their experiences in the class and the impact it has had on them in their business and personal lives. For more information about the Community Leadership Program - class of 2023 applications will be accepted from May 16, 2022 through July 29 2022 - visit the chamber's website: https://www.regionalchamber.biz/community-leadership-program/

Meet my friend Mark Gottlieb, one of the top literary agents in the industry. I believe he is so successful at his work because he is kind, caring, knowledgeable, and a really nice guy. As a result, he has meaningful relationships throughout the industry, and his submissions are respected by publishers.  He makes authors' dreams come true.Mark is a highly ranked literary agent, both in overall deals and other individual categories.  Through his work at Trident Media Group, Mark represents numerous New York Times bestselling authors, as well as major award-winning authors, and has optioned and sold books to film and TV production companies. In his free time, Mark Gottlieb tutors free English language classes to adults from low-income immigrant families, via the Literacy Volunteers program at Family Centers, a nonprofit organization offering education, health and human services. He is also the Founder and President of the Stamford Literature, Arts & Culture Salon (SLACS). Mark Gottlieb is actively seeking submissions in all categories and genres and looks forward to bringing new and established authors to the curious minds of their future readers.REVIEWS“He is professional, knowledgeable, and deeply cares about the careers of his clients. …I'm lucky to have Mark in my corner!”—Alan Hlad, USA Today bestselling author“My writing career never would have advanced as fast or as far without Mark's help.”—James Breakwell, bestselling author“He goes above and beyond his work expectations by cultivating caring relationships with his clients, always expressing empathy and patience. He is kind, supportive and knows what he's doing.”—Ruby Karp, author of Earth Hates MeGet in touch with Mark:Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgottliebliteraryagent/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markgottliebliteraryagent/ Learn more at StephanieNelson.comDownload Stephanie's free ebook to cut your grocery bill in half--no coupons required!Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMom

Andy Gail to the rescue! Today's conversation happened because Andy Gail is an amazing human being and not was available himself to talk about Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area and their upcoming event, Oktoberfest but he also brought a guest! Joining us for the conversation was Brian Pellatt, chef and owner at Bonnie Blue Southern Market & Bakery. Brian explained his history as a chef and how that journey brought him to Winchester to open the restaurant with three friends. We talked about his menu items and the high priority he places on being involved in the community and giving back. Get more information on his website: https://winchestersbestbbq.com/ and follow him on Facebook. Andy gave us an update on new classes starting at LVWA, told us about the expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and gave details for Oktoberfest happening on Friday, September 23, 2022 in Old Town Winchester. For more information about Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area, visit their website: https://lvwa.org/ and follow them on Facebook.

Our Falling into Place series spotlights the important work of - and fosters collaboration between- not-for-profit organizations in our communities; allowing us all to fall into place. Falling Into Place is supported by The Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation. Providing a helping hand to turn inspiration into accomplishment. See more possibilities … see more promise… see more progress.This morning we focus on Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. We welcome Executive Director Nancy Benz and tutor/trainer Nancy Machold.

What does it mean to work with a literary agent? How do you find one? How do you submit your manuscript or proposal to them? How do they select who they want to work with? What role do they play in helping a prospective author secure a coveted publishing contract with a large traditional publishing house? What happens after a deal is struck? All these questions, and more, are answered in this episode of the I'm Booked Podcast. Mark Gottlieb is a highly ranked literary agent, both in overall deals and other individual categories. Using that same initiative and insight for identifying talented writers, he is actively building his client list of authors. Mark Gottlieb is excited to work directly with authors, helping to manage and grow their careers with all of the unique resources that are available at book publishing's leading literary agency, Trident Media Group. Through his work at Trident Media Group, Mark Gottlieb continues to represent numerous New York Times bestselling authors, as well as major award-winning authors and has optioned and sold books to film and TV production companies. He previously ran the agency's audiobook department, in addition to working in foreign rights. In his free time, Mark Gottlieb tutors free English language classes to adults from low-income immigrant families, via the Literacy Volunteers program at Family Centers, a nonprofit organization offering education, health and human services. He is actively seeking submissions in all categories and genres and looks forward to bringing new and established authors to the curious minds of their future readers. Mark Gottlieb is excited to share some of his tips with you today. For more about the Trident Media Group visit https://www.tridentmediagroup.com/. We realize not everyone will have the chance to get a traditional publishing deal or work with an esteemed literary agent like Mark. But there is still a way to get your work and your ideas out into the world. We can help! For more information about independent publishing visit us online at www.olearypublishing.com and download our free publishing guide. We look forward to working with you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olearypublishing/message

Andy Gail was back today! Our monthly conversation with United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley with Jennifer Hall, Director of Community Investment featured Andy Gail (for his 8th visit to the show and finally a "repeat" topic) from Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area. Andy gave us an update on all the programs they have happening throughout the summer and explained how they've changed things up by offering events out of the classroom and in the community. He gave us details too, for the Collab on Cameron happening on July 30. In the second segment we talked with Jennifer and Andy about the impact grant they were awarded to help fund their Campaign for Grade Level Reading and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Jennifer gave us a recap of the Project Connect events and talked about the need for volunteers at Valley Assistance Network (VAN.) We wrapped up with a reminder and invitation to the Rubbermaid Sale happening on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 9am - 12pm in the Belk parking lot at Apple Blossom Mall.

We owe our imagination to Jeff Smith. His masterpiece, Bone, shaped our inner lives, molding our philosophies as much as our creativity. It's a work so profound it's nearly impossible to consider that any future work could ever live up to its brilliance. But then we read Tuki: Fight for Fire and Tuki: Fight for Family. We now welcome these comics into our hearts, beating side by side with the Bone cousins.  Two million BCE. Multiple human species existed alongside each other. We live and breathe as a result of their struggle and collaboration. For many years, Jeff Smith percolated on this unique moment in time, and Tuki is the result. Like Bone, it's a quest saga sitting atop an ever-growing mythology. The title character reluctantly surrounds himself with individuals in desperate need of companionship despite their fear and weary judgment of each other. Tuki is a comic speaking to our moment as much as it underscores our evolutionarily catastrophic history. You will recognize the hardship in its pages. You'll also recognize the hope. We were more than delighted to chat with Jeff Smith about Tuki and why this narrative has haunted him for so long. We were damn giddy. We discuss Smith's obsessions, his process, his audience, and more. We celebrate where comic readers are today, where they were yesterday, and where they'll be tomorrow. Our conversation is an epic one. We know you'll enjoy it. Relevant Links to this Week's Episode: Jeff Smith's Netflix Cartoon Our Interview with Chris Samnee & Laura Samnee Our Final Marko & Alana Saga Episode Four Color Fantasies' Charity Auction to Support the Literacy Volunteers of Winchester Jeff Smith's ComicsXF Interview Be sure to stay updated on all things Jeff Smith by visiting his Twitter HERE, his Instagram HERE, and his Website HERE. You can purchase Tuki: Fight for Fire wherever fine comics are sold, or you can click HERE. Tuki: Fight for Family arrives on shelves in early July. You can pre-order a copy HERE. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY JOINING OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.

We recorded today's conversation at Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area with their Executive Director Andy Gail and Matt Peterson, Director at the John & Janice Wyatt Foundation. Matt told us a bit about the Wyatt Foundation and their long-term goals to support children and their families in our communities. The John & Janice Wyatt Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit, grantmaking family foundation established in July 2018 is focused on creating equity and leveling the playing field for socially and economically disadvantaged children and youth in our geographic service area. With an emphasis on early childhood education through middle school, their goal is to help these children stay engaged and become successful, active citizens in today's rapidly evolving world. Matt explained the Campaign for Grade Level Reading that they recently kicked off in Winchester through a grant partnership with Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area. Andy gave us some staggering statistics for the number of adults in our community who struggle with reading and talked about the impact starting with younger children will have on those adult numbers. The Campaign for Grade Level Reading is a collaborative effort by foundations, nonprofit partners, business leaders, government agencies, states and communities across the nation to ensure that more children in low-income families succeed in school and graduate prepared for college, a career, and active citizenship. It focuses on an important predictor of school success and high school graduation—grade-level reading by the end of third grade. Goals of the Campaign: Winchester's overarching vision is to increase the percentage of 3rd graders reading at or above the proficient level from 52% to at least 75% in the next 10 years based on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) ELA assessment. The team will work in three workgroups to improve: School Readiness By 2025, increase the number of children ready for kindergarten by at least twenty percentage points. We envision moving from 67% (2019 -2020) to at least 80% of children being ready based on their performance on the PALS-K. School Attendance Reduce chronic absenteeism and achieve rates at or below 10% among K-3rd graders at all four elementary schools by 2025. Summer and Afterschool Learning Increase by 100% the number of K-3rd grade students who have access to summer and afterschool opportunities that focus on literacy-related learning and enrichment. For more information about how you can help them achieve these goals, visit their website: https://lvwa.org/campaign-for-grade-level-reading/ Andy also told us about their partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library that will provide monthly books to all children living in zip code 22601 under the age of 5. Get details for that here: https://lvwa.org/literacy-volunteers-winchester-area-imagination-library/ We also talked about the local StoryWalks and Winchester Little Libraries that will be placed at over 13 pocket parks throughout the city. Learn more about the Wyatt Foundation here: https://j2wfoundation.org/ and find details about Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area on their website: https://lvwa.org/ and follow them on Facebook.

Karen Dispo-De Boos is the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Clinton Essex and Franklin Counties.   Please visit their website and consider supporting their great mission:   www.lvcef.org

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now, some trivia. Did you know that providence-born, Greta Hodgkinson, is an American-Canadian ballet dancer? She was a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada until she stepped down in 2020. She will continue to perform freelance and become the artist-in residence of the National Ballet. In addition to the Canadian Order of Ontario, Greta has received two citations from the State of Rhode Island, in recognition of her extraordinary talents, accomplishments and outstanding contribution to arts and culture in the US.  It's Friday and almost the weekend. Tonight from 5 to 7pm at The Ocean House, The 2021 Joyce S. Ahern Speaker Series will present Deborah Royce, who will talk about the creative process behind her new book, Ruby Falls. Enjoy a fun and lively conversation followed by a reception to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Washington County. Find out more at www.literacywashingtoncounty.org. Next, We're continuing our series of great weekend hikes in and around Westerly. Find a quiet spot to go for a hike with the Westerly Land Trust. Whether you head to the Avondale Farm Preserve, Barlow Nature Preserve, or other great places to take a walk, you can find maps and directions at westerlylandtrust.org. Lastly, it's a new year and we've seen just how important journalism is over the past few years. Remember that reporting the local news is an important part of what it means to live here. Head over to Westerlysun.com and help us tell the stories of our community each and every day. Digital access starts at just 50 cents a day and makes all the difference in the world. Are you interested in a new opportunity? Look no further, we're here again with another new job listing. Today's posting comes from Mohegan Sun. They're opening up again and looking for event security guards, event marketing representatives, ushers, and ticket takers.  If you're interested, you can read more and apply by using the link in our episode description. https://www.indeed.com/l-Westerly,-RI-jobs.html?vjk=26d99a5d35f1087c Today we're remembering the life of George Kenneth Boyer of Stonington who passed away peacefully on June 9, 2021, with family by his side. George was born in Wallington, NJ and proudly served in the US Coast Guard. While stationed in Groton at Avery Point, he fell in love with the shoreline of southeastern Connecticut, to which he returned to make his home and begin a long successful career in real estate. His first office of The Boyer Agency opened in Mystic. George grew the company to include twenty nine offices and divisions including residential, investment, commercial, property management, mortgage brokerage, corporate relocation and insurance. George had been affiliated with the National Institute of Real Estate Brokers, the National and Connecticut Association of Real Estate Boards, New London Board of Realtors and a former member of the Groton Kiwanis. George touched the lives of many with his eternal optimism, generous heart, his fun-loving sense of humor, laughter, winks and smiles. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by family and all those who hold him dear to their heart. George loved spending time in New York City to catch dinner and a show, traveling abroad, walks on Watch Hill beach, and being with his family. The family is forever grateful to the loving staff at The Cottage who provided excellent care in the last few years of George's life, and gave the family peace of mind knowing he was well cared for. George is survived by his wife Mary, four children from his first marriage. He also leaves behind his stepchildren and loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate George's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOST MIKE SAKELL SPEAKS WITH LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SULLIVAN COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANGELA DUTCHER ABOUT THE MANY SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDING ESL, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY, CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION AND OF COURSE THE OPERATION OF THE READ IT AGAIN BOOKSTORE!

Birdies for Charity Literacy Volunteers of Greater HartfordErin Dotson-Kelly, Development CoordinatorSince we first opened our doors over 40 years ago, LVGH has helped over 15,000 adults from across Greater Hartford to improve their English literacy skills. Check out the timeline to see how we've grown!

*Trigger Warning Infant Loss* Moming With Miya is back for Season 2, a Pregnancy and Parenting Series. Join the Host Tamiya as she and special guest Guerline Pierre have an intimate conversation surrounding infant loss, specifically infertility and miscarriage. Guerline opens up and shares her personal experiences and also shares some words of comfort and encouragement to families who may have or are currently experiencing loss or infertility. Tamiya a mother of 4, wife, doula, breastfeeding peer educator, and the founder of The Motherhood Academy. The Motherhood Academy (TMA) is a NJ Nonprofit with a mission to educate, mentor, and support mothers of color though all stages of their pregnancies. In addition to the Academy's Motherhood 101--crash course in pregnancy and parenting, and mentorship program TMA also hosts Mom's Night In events where mothers can virtually connect with activities, games, and conversations surrounding motherhood. Born in Jersey City, N.J to Haitian immigrant parents, Guerline M. Pierre, always had deep aspirations to be a public servant and serve the broken and voiceless populations in her very community in New Jersey and globally. Guerline holds a B.A degree in Public Administration from Bloomfield College and a Master's Degree in Public Health from Montclair State University. During her public health career, she's worked seven years in Maternal and Child Health in East Orange, New Jersey for the Healthy Start Program. Further, she has traveled to the mountains of Peru, Haiti and South Africa to expand her knowledge on sustainable community development and service learning. She has served locally as a volunteer for Literacy Volunteers of America; working with the immigrant community in building client's reading strategies and forming English conversation groups. In addition, she has successfully coordinated and executed local community health fairs, and community baby showers with her church congregation and various non- profits, to bring awareness of various health resources. Ms. Pierre also has worked as a Maternal and Child Health Program Coordinator for a Non-Profit Organization in Trenton, N.J. She also works seasonally for the Migrant Education Program, where she provides social support services to migrant farmers in Southern New Jersey. It was through working with migrant's families the last seven years, that she had the burning desire to start a nonprofit to address the needs of not only the migrant farm workers, but also the immigrant population. She is deeply passionate about the human experience and wants to continue to make an impact in urban and rural communities to help underserved populations access social and medical services. She has most recently become a postpartum doula in summer 2020 to continue her works as a maternal and child health activist.

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom with Elise from United Way of Northern Shenandoah County and her guest, Andy Gail. Andy is the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area. Andy explained how the pandemic has affected their ability to serve the community and told us about the various services and programs his organization offers that include: The Adult Basic Education program is designed to help adults improve their reading, writing, and math skills, while achieving specific goals they want to accomplish as part of their learning experience. Basic Computer Literacy trainings for adults seeking to secure employment and opportunities to advance in their career, communicate with a child's school and teacher. Tutoring for English Language Learners (ELL) provides English language skills to adults at varying levels of learning, from beginning to advanced. In order for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen they must pass the naturalization test. LVWA provides citizenship and naturalization tutoring for legal permanent residents throughout the region. To support the Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area mission and/or find more information about their programs, visit their website: https://lvwa.org/ and follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitVol We also talked about the role United Way NSV grants play in the continued success for LVWA, plus Elise reminded us the Rubbermaid sale will happen on Saturday, January 30, 2020 from 8am - 12 in Belk parking lot at Apple Blossom Mall.

Four Color Fantasies is an institution within the industry. They're a comic book shop with deep ties to the community, and a drive to give back to those that have supported them throughout decades of operation. This week, we're joined by comic book slingers Erik & Steve as they discuss their awesome Comic Sketch Cover Charity Auction, where every dollar earned benefits the Literacy Volunteers of Winchester, Virginia. Honestly, as you'll hear in this episode and are already well aware of, it's fickin' weird out there. Any opportunity to revel in positivity is one worth taking. Four Color Fantasies shows us how to celebrate the art form we love while also helping those around you. This episode is a gift. Here is your opportunity to score incredible original art from insanely talented folks like Daniel Warren Johnson, Adam Hughes, Peter Bagge, and a whole helluva lot more. Listen to the conversation, then jump on over to the Four Color Fantasies Facebook Page to place your bids. You can also hunt them down on Twitter @fcfcomics. Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art @Karen_XmenFan.

Ruth Colvin '59, H'84, the founder of Literacy Volunteers of America (now ProLiteracy), has traveled the world in pursuit of knowledge. She is a proud lifelong learner, the recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom and a member of the National Women's Hall of Fame. At 103 years old, Ruth still golfs and walks 2,000 steps a day, as tracked by her iPhone. She recently published a memoir: My Travels Through Life, Love and Literacy. In this 'Cuse Conversation, Ruth shares some of her stories, secrets and the significance of her lifelong connection to Syracuse University.

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom for "United Way Day" with Elise from United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley and her guests Mark Sieffert, Executive Director and Rebecca Gibson, Administrative & Development Coordinator for Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area. Mark & Rebecca told us about the current operations of LVWA and how they've managed to pivot many of their classes to an online setting. Mark explained the various services offered by his organization that include citizenship classes, ESL classes, resume building and more. He also talked about COVID-19's impact on his volunteer base and how the future of volunteering for the organization may change. We also discussed the recent impact grant approval Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area received from UWNSV and how it will help those participating in their various programs. Elise gave us an update on the COVID-19 Relief Fund and explained that it's still possible to donate to the fund. You can get more information about that here: https://www.unitedwaynsv.org/covid-19-relief-fund  She also talked about the impact grant distribution process; how many local organizations were approved and what some of those monies will be used to better our community.

Carrie Newcomer is an American performer, singer, songwriter, recording artist, author and educator. The Boston Globe described her as a “prairie mystic” and Rolling Stone wrote that she is one who “asks all the right questions.” According to a 2014 PBS “Religion and Ethics” interview, Newcomer is a “conversational, introspective” songwriter who “celebrates and savors the ordinary sacred moments of life and champions interfaith dialogue and progressive spiritualty.” Krista Tippett notes that Carrie is “best known for her story-songs that get at the raw and redemptive edges of human reality.” Newcomer is a committed Quaker and connects her faith, her sense of social justice, and her songwriting. “My songwriting has always had a spiritual current to it. There’s a spiritual current in my life, so there is in my work. Otherwise I’d be censoring something important.”  She has performed around the world for humanitarian efforts and carved out a niche as a folksinger who is also an international emissary for peace and tireless advocate for living a more contemplative life. “I would have to say that my most profound and consistent spiritual practice is songwriting—that idea of sacramental living, of seeing the world as sacrament, seeing life as a sacrament of compassion and forgiveness,” she says. Newcomer has produced 18 solo CDs, eight collaborative CDs, three DVD’s, two LP’s with Stone Soup, and has received numerous awards for her music and related charitable activities. Her most recent album is 2019 The Point of Arrival. She has released two books of poetry & essays, A Permeable Life: Poems and Essays and The Beautiful Not Yet: Poems, Essays & Lyric. Her song “I Should’ve Known Better” appeared on Nickel Creek’s Grammy winning gold album “This Side”, and she earned an Emmy for the PBS special “An Evening with Carrie Newcomer.” Newcomer says one of her greatest achievements is writing a song that has become an anthem for social justice activists. She wrote “Room at the Table” after listening to an interview about the importance of folk music to the American civil rights movement. “So, it’s done in call and response: ‘Let our hearts not be hardened to those living on the margin. There is room at the table for everyone.’” She cites Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Bob Dylan, “people creating music and trying to tell story in a poetic way” as influences on her songwriting style. The themes are deep: “There aren’t a lot of black-and-white answers, but… there’s a lot of good questions. I think folks are ready for conversations about questions without being told a pat answer.” She describes her work as “an art form that’s an authentic spiritual relationship that’s pressing in.” She says she has “spent a lifetime trying to describe in language those things we experience that have no words. You do that as a songwriter…Talking about that experience—what is it at the heart of things, right at the center of things. And what is this journey of trying to put into language these things we know, but we have no language for.” Many of the themes in Newcomer’s work come from her friendships and collaborations with activists, authors and religious figures like Parker J. Palmer, Jim Wallis, Scott Russell Sanders and Barbara Kingsolver. She also credits theologians, religious leaders and famous authors as influences. She has done numerous collaborations with authors, academics, philosophers and musicians, including Alison Krauss, Jill Bolte Taylor, Philip Gulley, Rabbi Sandy Sasso. Newcomer explains, “There is simplicity when you don’t know what else to do and then there is simplicity when you can play all sorts of notes and say all sorts of things but you don’t. It’s elegant, myself and all the musicians, it’s a very ego-less kind of playing.” Newcomer has had an ongoing, long-term collaboration with Parker J. Palmer, with whom she has co-written several songs and performed a spoken word/music in live performance, including Healing the Heart of Democracy: A Gathering of Spirits for the Common Good and What We Need is Here: Hope, Hard Times, and Human Possibility. Newcomer and Palmer also are actively collaborating on The Growing Edge, a website, podcast, and retreat. Three of Newcomer’s songs are included in Palmer’s newest book. Newcomer has toured the United States, Europe, Africa and India including performances with Alison Krauss, Mary Chapin Carpenter, American singer-songwriter David Wilcox in shows based on spiritual story. She gives a percentage of her album sales to charitable organizations including the Interfaith Hunger Initiative, American Friends Service Committee, America's Second Harvest, The Center for Courage and Renewal, and Literacy Volunteers of America. “Every album tour I try to partner with a particular social service or justice organization, and I try to choose something that kind of goes along with the themes of that particular album.” In 2009 and 2011 Newcomer traveled to India as a cultural ambassador, including musical performances organized by the U.S. State Department and worked with students of the American Embassy School in New Delhi. In 2011, she released the album, Everything is Everywhere, which featured Amjad Ali Khan and his sons, Amaan and Ayaan on traditional Indian instruments. In 2012, Newcomer made a similar trip to Kenya and performed at various locations in rural Chulaimbo, Kenya at the AMPATH HIV center in Eldoret. She says if she’s learned anything on her goodwill tours, it is that kindness will save the world. Not necessarily grand gestures, but simple small acts of compassion that she says are like the country cousin who sings in the kitchen and does the dishes before she’s even asked. Newcomer also speaks and teaches about creativity, vocation, activism, and spirituality at colleges, workshops, conventions, and retreats. She often explores the connection between creativity and the spiritual life. Newcomer’s first theatrical production, Betty’s Diner: The Musical, was performed at a sold out run at Purdue University in 2015 and is now available to interested theaters, universities, and spiritual communities. Newcomer is the recipient of numerous awards, most recently the 2019 Shalem Institute’s Contemplative Voices Award. In 2016, Newcomer presented the Goshen College commencement address and was awarded an honorary degree in Music for Social Change. In 2010, Rich Warren, host of the Midnight Special radio program, selected Carrie Newcomer as one of the 50 most significant singer-songwriters of folk music for the last 50 years. Warren also selected her Geography of Light as one of his favorite CDs for 2008. Newcomer was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on May 25, 1958 to James B. Newcomer and Donna Baldoni Newcomer. Her mother was raised Catholic, a first generation American from an Italian family and her father was raised Methodist with a background as Mennonite and Amish. Newcomer grew up Methodist, but her fury with the traditional church’s treatment of women led her to find spiritual community with the Quakers. She began writing songs as a teenager and performing in restaurants, coffeehouses and at benefits and festivals. She began her university studies at Ball State University and then Goshen College. Newcomer spent five months teaching art in an elementary school in San Isidro, Costa Rica. In Costa Rica, she encountered the silent- unprogrammed Quakers in Monteverde. “It felt like home,” she says. She completed her studies at Purdue University and received a B.A. in visual art and education. Newcomer is married to Robert Shannon Meitus, an entertainment and intellectual property lawyer. She has one daughter, Amelia Newcomer Aldred. Carrie lives in the woods of southern Indiana with her family. Join us in conversation with this gifted artist and soulful performer!

Most of us know the recognizable name Rolonda Watts due to her talk show in the 1990's or maybe due to her journalistic career. She certainly was a sight to behold on ABC's Eye Witness News. Or maybe you recall her being on some of your favorite soap operas or the television show "Sister Sister" or maybe you know her as a remarkably talented voice over artist. Or perhaps you have seen her recently as a stand up comedian. I mean, what hasn't she done or what can't she do???  New York City and Newark, NJ each established an official "Rolonda Day" for her journalistic, community, and humanitarian works. She has served on the Board of Directors for Literacy Volunteers of New York City, the Board of Advisors for the Rahway State Prison's Lifers Group, the Board of Advisors for New York University School of Dentistry, and the Board of Advisors for the United Negro College Fund. She has volunteered as a tutor for H.E.L.P. - the Hollywood Education and Literacy Project. She is a member of Women in Film, AFTRA, and SAG. The Spelman College Alumna Association awarded Ro for her community service. And the McDonald's Corporation honored her as a "Broadcast Legend".  Today, she joins us for Brunch in the Basement

Kristin Dozier serves as a Leon County Commissioner representing District 5. Prior to her election, Kristin spent eleven years at Mad Dog Construction holding numerous positions including Green Building Advisor and Vice President.In this episode, Blake and Kristin look back on their involvement in Leadership Tallahassee, Literacy Volunteers of Leon County, in addition to diving into a discussion about our local government’s role in the current Coronavirus outbreak.

There are thousands of folks in the region eager to learn to read and speak English. So we'll explain how you can help with the leader of the Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT and invite you to chill out and support the cause at next Saturday's 16th annual Leprechaun Leap Then we'll have a transparent conversation about glass, the role it plays driving up your local property tax bill, and what one of Connecticut's waste and recycling agencies is doing about it. with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority. And we'll close inviting you to be part of the 2020 Connecticut Masters Games - either as an athlete or one of the hundreds of volunteers the games will depend on as they showcase some of the state's best amateur athletes this spring and early summer.

Guests: Denise Calabrese, Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury Jack Levine, 2nd Act Presenter March 3 Lisa Dawn Miller, Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show Director

We were in the studio for a conversation with Mark Sieffert, Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers - Winchester Area about their upcoming citizenship class. We talked about several reasons why now is the time to apply for citizenship, who should apply, what the process involves and about potential changes coming to requirements in 2020. Mark gave us details for the class, which is free, as well as some insight into all the other services offered by his organization. For more information about the class, visit their website: https://www.lvwa.org/ and their Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2522404141328536/

EP 009: On this episode of The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast, we are joined by Mary Marin Taylor. Mary Mary is the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Bangor which is a local nonprofit organization that provides free English language tutoring services to Bangor area adults.  Why are we talking about volunteerism in regards to Retirement Success? It seems many of the clients we work with have found that by donating their time in retirement to local nonprofits, they have become more fulfilled and find a purpose by seeing their time directly impacting a local cause.  But is it that easy? What are some things to know about volunteering in different parts of the State?  How does someone identify a good volunteering opportunity for them versus one that won't be a fit? What You'll Learn In This Podcast Episode: Introduction of Mary and her background [2:16] Discussion about Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, the organization and the services they provide. [10:30] A conversation about the volunteer experience. How do Literacy Volunteers support its volunteers? What resources are available to the volunteers? [23:14] Volunteer success stories that Mary has seen in her time at Literacy Volunteers. [35:35] How can someone, without experience, get involved in committees or boards? [42:02] What is Mary's personal idea of Retirement Success? [47:33] Closing thoughts [49:55]

Rick Pearson is joined by Dorothy Miaso, Executive Director of the Literacy Volunteers of Illinois, and board member Reggie Dumas, as they talk about the work of the organization and their goal to break stigmas surrounding literacy. They also share information about their programming and upcoming events including the Annual Scrabble For Literacy Challenge and Casino […]

Our conversation for today's show took place in the computer lab located on the Our Health campus. It was United Way Day so were were chatting with Elise from United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley and Mark Sieffert, Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area, also located on the Our Health campus. Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization working to improve the community by advancing essential literacy skills for adults through education and advocacy in the City of Winchester, Frederick County, and Clarke County. Mark told us about the services his organization offers including adult basic education (reading, writing & math); basic computer training; English Language Learners; as well as citizenship & immigration services. For more information about Literacy Volunteers, visit their website: https://www.lvwa.org/ and follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitVol/

Birdies for Charity: Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Perhaps you’ve had this experience – visiting a foreign country where you can’t speak, read, or write the language. Well, recent arrivals to the United States experience that sense of isolation which can prevent them from engaging with their neighbors, getting a job, and helping their children succeed in school. Fortunately, there are people eager to help. Aimee Lam is executive director and Susan Engelstein program and events manager for the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County in New Jersey. There are organizations like LVSC all over the country. Aimee and Susan talk with Woman Around Town’s Editor Charlene Giannetti about how LVSC volunteers are advancing the cause of literacy in their community. Read Marina Kennedy’s story about LVSC.

Helen LiMarzi, Director of Literacy Volunteers of Putnam County and Rotary District 7210’s Literacy Chair, discusses literacy—the ability to read with understanding–in the 21st century and the impact of electronic books on reading. Illiteracy still exists, but service organizations such as Rotary and Literacy Volunteers have developed programs that teach reading and encourage reading among reluctant readers. People may visit a local library for specific information about all kinds of literacy support. With heartfelt emotion, Ms. LiMarzi describes the joy of teaching a child to read or improving the quality of life of an adult who reads to his or her child for the first time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiorotary/support

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford has helped thousands of people over the years. In this interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Katie Reeves, Director of Development & Communications for Literacy Volunters of Greater Hartford, talks about all the programs, LVGH. She also brought along a student, who came to the U.S. from Africa, Komei Agbenohevi. In the interview, Reeves also talked about the big LVGH gala on March 24th. Pictured in photo L-R: Katie Reeves, Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Komei Agbenohevi Photo credit: Brian Forster

We were in the studio with Elise from United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley and her guest, Mark Sieffert, Executive Director for Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area to talk about the many programs they offer.

Driven by conscience and seeing challenges as possibilities drive Jackie Ford as she leads the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Tennessee-native Ford brings over 25 years of non-profit experience to the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Previously, Ford served as the executive director of Literacy Volunteers of America in Connecticut for 10 years. In 1988, she began her career with the Girl Scouts as director of membership and marketing in southwest Connecticut and moved on to COO in 2002. A few years later, Ford was named CEO for the Girl Scout Council of Savannah, Ga, and moved on to Girl Scouts services officer in historic Georgia. Ford was then elected as COO for Girl Scouts of North East Ohio in 2012, where she was responsible for all operations. In 2015, she came to The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, where she was named CEO. In this position, Ford helps provide strategic direction and leadership. Ford has two sons, Sean and Ryan, who live in the metro New York area.

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Oct. 8, 2014. Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford provides adult literacy services through volunteer teachers who are trained and regularly evaluated based on performance. Its services include basic literacy instruction, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), GED tutoring, and job readiness training. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6817

Help me support the Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville-Albemarle by donating to my 2015 Wordplay team! Wordplay is an annual trivia contest held in April at the Paramount Theater in Charlottesville. Teams of three compete to win prizes, but also as a way to fundraise for the Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville-Albemarle, an organization dedicated to providing education and literacy resources for those who are illiterate or English language learners. My team and I, the Dominating Dragons of William Monroe HS, are looking to raise $500 and we need your help. If you can give any amount, please click the link below to donate. All donations are tax deductible and it helps out a very worthy cause. DONATE TO WORDPLAY 2015!

Help me support the Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville-Albemarle by donating to my 2015 Wordplay team! Wordplay is an annual trivia contest held in April at the Paramount Theater in Charlottesville. Teams of three compete to win prizes, but also as a way to fundraise for the Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville-Albemarle, an organization dedicated to providing education and literacy resources for those who are illiterate or English language learners. My team and I, the Dominating Dragons of William Monroe HS, are looking to raise $500 and we need your help. If you can give any amount, please click the link below to donate. All donations are tax deductible and it helps out a very worthy cause. DONATE TO WORDPLAY 2015!

Each year, Literacy Volunteers of the Tarrytowns helps dozens of immigrants learn to speak English.

Each year, Literacy Volunteers of the Tarrytowns helps dozens of immigrants learn to speak English.

Want to raise more money for your organization? Then start thinking like a development professional. This show distinguishes between the short-term view of fundraising and the long-term view of development. I talk to Phil Schumacher again, the executive director of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, LaCrosse, Wisc. and Jackie Bright, the executive director of Literacy Volunteers […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Nonprofit Development vs. Fundraising – 02/07/11 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of August 2, 2019 - including seeing Ben Folds and Violent Femmes at Bold Point Park! Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Waterfire Full Lighting First Saturday @ the Zoo Wicked Fun in the 401     Art On The River https://www.facebook.com/events/279499439663334/ Newport Jazz Festival http://www.newportjazz.org/ Ben Folds // Violent Femmes https://www.facebook.com/events/2117641281634412/ Charlestown Seafood Festival http://www.charlestownrichamber.com/seafoodfestival.html Wicked Family Friendly Born to Breastfeed @ Roger Williams Park Zoo https://www.facebook.com/events/460356111190658/ Weekend at the PawSox www.PawSox.com Borderline Feast of the Blessed Sacrament New Bedford https://www.facebook.com/FeastOfTheBlessedSacrament/ Wicked Nice  Wicked Rhody is proud to partner with the United Way of Rhode Island, helping to spread the word about wonderful opportunities for you, your family, and your friends can volunteer in and around Rhode Island!  Literacy Volunteers of Kent County (Coventry) — Tutors LVKC, which trains adult volunteers to tutor other adults in English as a Second Language and basic literacy, is looking for volunteers to join their fall tutor training. Dates: September 5 & 12, 6 – 9 p.m.; September 19 & October 17, 6 – 8 p.m. After completing the training, tutors meet with a student 1-on-1 for 2 hours per week. Interested? Contact Youmi at lvkc@coventrylibrary.org  AIDS Project Rhode Island (Providence) — Front Desk Volunteers APRI, which provides support to people living with, affected by, and at-risk of HIV, needs front desk volunteers. Duties include answering phones, assisting with office tasks, and greeting clients. They especially need support on Monday and Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., and on Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you're 21 or older, contact Mikel at info@aidsprojectri.org. To learn more about United Way Rhode Island, or if you're in need of assistance visit their website or simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to the help you need!