Awards:
- 2001--“Unique Program Award”--Wisconsin Adult Literacy Conference
- 2002--Student Ni Win recognized by Governor McCalllum as successful W-2 participant
- 2003--Student Nancy Posadas honored at Governor's Mansion by Wisconsin Literacy, Inc. (attained GED)
- 2003--First Lady Jessica Doyle Award for Family Literacy
- 2007--Honorable Mention (Health Initiatives)--First Lady Jessica Doyle Award for Family Literacy
- 2008--First Lady Jessica Doyle Award for Family Literacy
- 2009--Racine Hispanic Business and Professionals Association "Community Enhancement" Award
- 2009--Phi Delta Kappa, Racine Kenosha Chapter "Friend of Education" Award
Overview:
Family Literacy of Racine (FLR) is a recognized, innovative leader in family education (SEE AWARDS BELOW),
providing comprehensive, integrated programming for low literacy/low income families in Racine County. (SEE
SERVICES)
Fiscally agency: Emmaus Lutheran Church.
Major funders:
Family Literacy of Racine (FLR) is a recognized, innovative leader in family education (SEE AWARDS BELOW),
providing comprehensive, integrated programming for low literacy/low income families in Racine County. (SEE
SERVICES)
Fiscally agency: Emmaus Lutheran Church.
Major funders:
- Dominican Mission Fund
- Family Smart/Kid Friendly
- Gateway Technical College
- RUSD Title 1 Program
- RUSD Lighted Schoolhouse
- United Way of Racine County--Caring for Kids
- United Way of Racine County--Success by 6
2009-2010 Highlights--
July:
- Family Literacy of Racine was the recipient of United Methodist Christ Church's Change for Change program
this months. Thanks to everyone who donated their change to FLR!
August:
- Family Literacy of Racine was the recipient of Olympia Brown's Offertory "grant" program this month. FLR's
Brown's church members.
- Third annual book publishing/school supply party was August 13, from 5:30-7:30pm. Ninety-two individ-
gartener, Erandy Cesario, after reading Ten Apples Up on Top
in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. Our 1st edition was
75 pages; this year's is 113. A highlight this year is children's
answers to "When I Grow Up..." In Alisha Janicek and Lizbeth
Ruvalcaba’s K4/K5 class, we have 3 policemen, a fireman, a fire
woman, 2 teachers, a car driver, an artist, a doctor, a nurse, a
lawyer, a wrestler, and a skateboarder. And the best answer?
A kid. To see more illustrations and writing from adults and
children, go to In Our New Language.
- 8th annual school supply giveaway for returning families
families received school supplies. Thanks to Delta Kappa
Gamma for providing financial support for the school
supplies.
September:
- First Day of family literacy classes--September 10. RFL and Gateway Technical College will be collaborating
- Mary Finley of Girl Scouts visited September 28th to talk to girls and mothers about starting a troop/group at
- Girls Circle Programming to start for girls 9-14 years of age. See Services for more information.
October:
- Racine Health Department visits for tooth varnishing/dental screenings
- Walking field trip to High Street Fire Station--Fire Safety Week
- Day of the Dead party--October 29th
November:
- Pick N Save walking field trip--November 9th
- Mad Scientist--crime scene investigation for middle schoolers--November 19th
Mission Statement: To provide families with the literacy and life skills necessary for success in today's world.
Family Literacy of Racine
(262)-898-3968
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| Erandy, age 5 |
Wendy and mom making Valentine card together