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In celebration of its 30th anniversary year, the Literacy Council of Buncombe County launches a new, dynamic website to transform the way the community interacts with literacy programming, at litcouncil.com.
With a new, mobile-responsive website, visitors can now sign up for volunteer orientations, donate, and learn about local literacy issues. Designed by Asheville company Creative Original, the site aims to drive community awareness of literacy issues and inspire action.
As part of the new site launch, the Literacy Council is also releasing a two-minute video by Emmy award-winning director and writer Katie Damien. The short film, featured on the Literacy Council homepage, follows adult students Elaine, Hank, Molly, and Irvin through their different journeys, each reaching a turning point at the Literacy Council of Buncombe County. These students courageously overcame great obstacles to learn to read, write and spell—new skills that have changed the course of their lives.
“My kids didn’t know [I couldn’t read],” says Irvin, one of the students featured in the video. “I felt trapped.”
Today, Irvin is proud to say he comes to the Literacy Council. “It’s never too late. Once you get this reading and writing, it’s something that no one can ever take from you.”
Visit www.litcouncil.com today to enjoy a mobile-friendly site design, view the inspirational short film, and become part of the Literacy Council’s future.
About the Literacy Council of Buncombe County
The Literacy Council of Buncombe County is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through specialized instruction by trained tutors and access to literacy resources. Since 1987, the Literacy Council has given opportunities to people who don’t believe they have a second chance to learn. Each year, 350 students young and old gain the basic literacy skills and confidence to transform their lives as individuals, family members, and Buncombe County residents. For more information, visit www.litcouncil.com.
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