The Literacy Council

08/16/2023

TOMORROW! There's still time to grab a ticket. $25 for a concert AND it's all going to a great cause - helping adults learn to read, write and speak English!

https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

08/15/2023

It's almost here! $25 for a concert AND it's all going to a great cause - helping adults learn to read, write and speak English!

https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

08/14/2023

hey hey hey, grab your tickets TODAY!
https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

We are so close to our goal of $30,000! Please consider making a donation!

08/14/2023

BBB will be EXTRA special this year because one of TLC's own - Alyssa Jewell is performing with her husband, Shane as Crimson Cabins. Alyssa has been part of the junior board since 2019. She is committed to TLC's mission and has helped advocate and fundraise for this agency for the past 5 years. Thanks Alyssa!

We can't wait for Thursday night - buy tickets below:

https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

Crimson Cabins

08/14/2023

It's BBB WEEK -- HIP HIP HOORAY!

$25 for a concert AND it's all going to a great cause - helping adults learn to read, write and speak English!

https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

08/12/2023

Come one, come all! Books Bands and Brews is happening next Thursday, Aug. 17th.
Can't come? You can still further our mission by donating!

Purchase tickets/donate to The Literacy Council:
https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives

08/11/2023

Next week! Grab your tickets now!

https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives

08/10/2023

TICKET GIVEAWAY! Comment your guess to the riddle and share this post. If you're the first person to get it correctly you'll get a free ticket to BBB.

Contest will be live for 24 hours after this post. Answer + winner will be announced after the 24 hours.

08/08/2023

We are so happy to share resources with Grace Klein Community and the awesome work they do for the Birmingham community.

https://gracekleincommunity.com/

Grace Klein Community seeks to create authentic community (Koinonia) by uniting diverse individuals, businesses, ministries, and churches to work together by sharing what they have in order to meet physical and spiritual needs both locally and globally.

08/07/2023

LAST DAY

Don't miss out on the GIVEAWAY!!! Purchase a ticket and be entered to win a gift card!

tickets: https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

08/07/2023

GIVEAWAY!!! Purchase a ticket and be entered to win a gift card!

tickets: https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

08/05/2023

TLC got to give over 40 boxes of books to Southern Growth this week. Thank you, Southern Growth for providing the people of Birmingham with access to services and BOOKS!

08/04/2023

Thank you to Song Writer sponsors for Books, Bands & Brews this year -
Publix & Armour & Co.

Because of these supporters, adults and their families in the Central Alabama community can improve their literacy skills making it possible to fill out a job application, maintain employment, help their child with homework, read a prescription label and maintain sobriety.

Buy tickets to BBB today at the link https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

08/03/2023

TLC's is excited to have Tristen Gaspadarek and Crimson Cabins playing at Books, Bands and Brews this year. See y'all on the 17th!

Grab your ticket today through the link in our bio.
https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

08/02/2023

Thank you to the ON TOUR sponsors for Books, Bands and Brews this year - Altec Inc., Medical Properties Trust, America's First Federal Credit Union, UAB Medicine & Bressler, Amery, & Ross P.C.

Because of these supporters, adults and their families in the Central Alabama community can improve their literacy skills making it possible to apply for higher level jobs, communicate with children's teachers, read a nutrition label in the grocery store and read a bank statement.

Buy tickets to BBB today:
https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

07/31/2023

LAST DAY TO GET EARLY BIRD TICKETS DISCOUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Starting August 1, tickets will be $25.

https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

07/28/2023

TLC's is excited to have Tristen Gaspadarek and Crimson Cabins playing at Books, Bands and Brews this year. See y'all on the 17th!

Grab your ticket today!
https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

07/26/2023

Want a guaranteed seat for the concert? Purchase a table with VIP tickets today! I hear there will be some very delicious treats there too😜 thanks East 59 Cafe !!

General tickets will be standing room only.

Purchase tickets, table, and donate here:
https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

07/22/2023

Want a guaranteed seat for the concert? Purchase a table with VIP tickets today!

General tickets will be standing room only.

Purchase tickets, table, and donate here:
https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

07/21/2023

Books, Bands & Brews is BACK! Mark your calendars for August 17th.

Buy tickets today: https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

07/17/2023

DON'T MISS OUT... Early bird ticket cost: $20!!! Get them today on discount!

Purchase through link https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

07/13/2023

DON'T MISS OUT... Early bird ticket cost: $20!!! Get them today on discount!

Purchase through link:
https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/

07/06/2023

TLC in Walker County - East Walker Kiwanis opens Little Free Library in Yerkwood

The East Walker Kiwanis Club unveiled on Monday its first if 16 Little Free Libraries to be placed in communities around east Walker County.

07/01/2023

UWCA Centennial Celebration

What a wonderful event last week. Thank you for all the support shown to TLC and this community!!

06/23/2023

Did you know TLC provides digital literacy education?

Answering the request of TLC learners, we implemented a digital literacy class where basic computer skills are taught as well as real life needs such as setting up an email and conducting a Google search.

During this lesson, participants used Google to search general information about a country of their choosing.

06/23/2023

Join TLC tomorrow at the Centennial Celebration!

Tomorrow is the big day! Swing by our FREE Centennial Celebration tomorrow from 3 to 8 p.m. at City Walk Bham, where there's something fun for everyone. Visit https://www.uwca.org/100years-schedule/ to view the full event schedule and map.

In case you missed the exciting lineup we have in store for you, check it out below:

In addition to food trucks, a partner agency fair, the Pacesetter Campaign Kickoff and a Kids’ Zone, we have:

Moon Taxi
Act of Congress
Los Destakados Band
DJ Gap
The Zulu Connection
Good Vibez
Fly Dave and the Party Rockers
Lynden Blake

We’ll also have a sports garden with fun games and activities featuring representatives from:

Birmingham Stallions
Birmingham Squadron
Birmingham Legion
Birmingham Barons
Birmingham Bulls
University of Alabama’s Mascot, Big Al

Hungry? We’ll have food available for purchase from A-Train, Adored Sweets, Berries by Crystal, Frozen Rooster, Hollywood Grill, Lil Bougie Foodie, Nawlins Style Po Boys, Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn, Pandy Sno Biz and Sugar & Ice Dessert.

06/20/2023

Salvation Army has been a friend and a partner of TLC for many years. We are so grateful for all their work within the community!

06/14/2023

Thanks to Diplomat Deli for hosting a benefit night for The Literacy Council last week.

Nights like these are organized by TLC's wonderful junior board! We are grateful to have such an amazing group of young professionals to help carry out TLC's mission - to improve the lives of adults and their families through literacy education that teaches people to read, write, and speak English.

Pictured above: Catherine and Mary Jane, two junior board members

06/01/2023

Books, Bands & Brews is BACK!

For sponsorship opportunities, please email Jane Gray Eiland at [email protected]
Visit https://booksbandsbrews.swell.gives/ for more information on the event.

05/30/2023

Mark your calendars for TUESDAY, JUNE 6! The Diplomat Deli will be donating a percentage of their sales to TLC from 6:00 - 8:00pm. See y'all there!

05/15/2023

Don’t forget! ALIRP, along with Inspiritus and the Literacy Council of Central Alabama, will host a book club on Tuesday, May 16 from 5:30-7:30pm at Domestique Coffee - Dawn Patrol in Homewood.

There will be light refreshments and a potential guest appearance from Warren St. John, the author of Outcasts United. We look forward to a meaningful discussion about refugees and the impact sports can have on community and culture. We hope to see you there!

05/08/2023

Behind The Ink 2023 presented by Me Time Book Club

Adrienne Marshall, TLC's Director of Adult Literacy Programs, represented TLC at the third annual book event in April. This event featured 30+ authors from around the country. Local authors such as Javacia Harris Bowser and C. Rene Washington were also in attendence promoting their works.

05/04/2023

Books, Bands & Brews is BACK!

For sponsorship opportunities, please email Jane Gray Eiland at [email protected]

Thursday, August 17, 2023

04/12/2023

Congratulations Marvin for earning the Presidential Scholarship to UAB!

When Marvin came to TLC, he expressed that he didn’t like going anywhere without his roommate to translate for him. He wanted to learn to read, write and speak in English with the goal of earning his GED. After working hard with TLC instructors, Marvin passed the GED and applied to Jefferson State Community College. In 2021, for TLC’s 30th Anniversary, Marvin agreed to share his story on camera for friends of The Literacy Council to hear. He reported that after his first semester at Jeff State, he completed his first college course with an A. Marvin came by TLC last week to inform us that based on his academic record he has been awarded UAB’s Presidential Scholarship, the highest-level scholarship awarded to a transferring student.

He is photographed next to his poster and quote from 2021 30th Anniversary video haning in TLC's office "TLC has helped me improve my English skills. This year I passed the GED and enrolled in my first college class. I made an A! It was awesome."

Way to go Marvin! TLC is honored to have been part of your journey.

04/10/2023

Who is ready for Eugene's Hot Chicken this FRIDAY!?

Eugene's Hot Chicken (Hoover Location) will be donating a percentage of their sales to TLC from 3:00pm-8:00pm. See y'all there!

04/05/2023

Mark your calendars for FRIDAY, APRIL 14th! Eugene's Hot Chicken (Hoover Location) will be donating a percentage of their sales to TLC from 3:00pm-8:00pm. See y'all there!