Dear friends,There are numerous special designations assigned to each month to raise awareness of various issues and causes. At Literacy Now, literacy is THE issue, so September is our month because it …
Texas Tamale Company Giving Back
Written by Jennifer Duncan When you look at a city like Houston, you most likely think of diversity and culture. What you may not think of, though, is illiteracy. Our …
August Newsletter 2021
Dear friends,Summer is about to end – not the hot Houston weather, but the end of summer in the school sense of the word. The beginning of the school year is …
Welcoming Aspen Hayes
Please help us welcome our new Volunteer Coordinator, Aspen Hayes. Aspen received her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Memphis. After interning at KTRK-TV in the Community …
Book Donations Needed
We are excited about the upcoming school year and working hard to prepare for the kids and families we serve! One thing we are focusing on is acquiring great books …
Let’s Flip the Narrative
By Jacque Daughtry About a month ago, I knew I wanted this blog post to focus on what unites us rather than what divides us. However, to discover what unites …
New Board Member Dale Lockett
We are thrilled to welcome Dale Lockett to the Literacy Now Board of Directors. Dale is the Director of Local Programming and Community Marketing at KHOU-TV and brings a wealth …
How To Instill the Value of Helping Others in Young Children
By Leah Madof, Generation SERVE Houston April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Several adults will be lauded for their efforts in volunteering to help various nonprofits. But did you know that children …
