Author Archives: Dawn Larkin
Love of Literacy Luncheon Raises $200,000 for Palm Beach County Literacy Programs
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., April 4, 2019 – Thanks to those who attended and sponsored the 28th annual Love of Literacy Luncheon, the event raised more than $200,000. The proceeds will fund child, adult and family literacy programs provided … Continue reading
Tee Up for Literacy at the Literacy Links Golf Tournament
Fundraiser Set for April 10, 2019, at Palm Beach Par 3 BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., April 1, 2019 – If you’re a fan of golfing and reading, we encourage you to swing into action for … Continue reading
LITERACY COALITION RECEIVES $10,000 GRANT FROM ZIEGLER FAMILY FOUNDATION AS PART OF 2019 GREAT CHARITY CHALLENGE
Wellington, FL – February 2, 2019 – The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County was thrilled to receive a $10,000 grant from the Ziegler Family Foundation as part of the 10th Annual Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments on … Continue reading
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jacquelyn Mitchard to Headline Love of Literacy Luncheon
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 10, 2019 – The 28th annual Love of Literacy Luncheon presented by Bank of America is set for 11:30 a.m., March 14, at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. New York Times … Continue reading
LOOP for Literacy Set for February 16 at Bryant Park in Lake Worth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County Kristin Calder, CEO 561-635-8423 Kcalder@LiteracyPBC.org LOOP for Literacy Set for February 16 at Bryant Park in Lake Worth Walk, Run or Bike to Help Wipe Out Illiteracy in … Continue reading
Literacy Coalition Receives Funding for Two Afterschool Literacy Programs
NOVEMBER 29, 2018, BOYNTON BEACH, FL: The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is pleased to announce funding received for two afterschool literacy programs called “Stories and STEM” and “Read! Lead! Succeed!” made possible with support from Prime Time Palm … Continue reading
Building Better Readers Program Success Story
Tom, a Building Better Readers volunteer, helps tutor a student. Tom has been a Building Better Readers tutor since the program began four years ago. This year he tutored three first grade students at Hammock Pointe Elementary in Boca Raton. … Continue reading
Glades Family Education Program Success Story
Maria reading to her son, Ivan. After getting married and becoming pregnant with her first child at age 15, Maria and her husband moved to Belle Glade in 2009. Maria got a job in agriculture, planting celery, cleaning and wrapping … Continue reading
Read for the Record is October 25
Join the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County in Reading Maybe Something Beautiful L-to-R: Ross Capodanno and Cindy Pilloni of PNC Bank with Kristin Calder and Meredith Fraysure of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. BOYNTON BEACH, … Continue reading
The Grand Bee Set for Nov. 1 at Harriet Himmel Theater
A Night of Literary Fun and Games to Benefit the Literacy Coalition of PBC BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Sept. 21, 2018 – All things Florida. That’s the theme for this year’s Grand Bee to benefit the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach … Continue reading
