Give The Gift Of Volunteering
Give the Gift of VolunteeringMeet Kris: Making a Difference One Word at a Time
 Meet Kris, Adult Literacy Tutor and DLC Board Member Volunteer Spotlight: Kris When Kris moved to Durham in 2024, a friend on our board introduced her to the Durham Literacy Center. A lifelong reader, Kris knew right away she wanted to tutor adults one-on-one. She was matched with “Libby,” a dedicated student whose previous tutor had moved overseas a few months earlier. “The joy on her face when we were matched was overwhelming,” Kris recalls. They’ve worked together every week since September 2024. “It’s so rewarding to hear Libby read a story or decode words she used to struggle with,” Kris says. “Because she never had the chance to go to school, she never learned how to learn, so we work on those processing skills too.” Education has always mattered to Kris. She began her career as a high school teacher in Texas, then spent nearly 23 years with the Houston Police Department before retiring in 2023. The following spring, she and her wife, Kristy, moved to Durham, and they love it here. Today Kris serves as both a tutor and an active DLC board member. She also volunteers with the American Red Cross and works as a foster coordinator for All Good Dogs Rescue. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping DLC welcome every learner who walks through our doors! Your Gift Makes an Impact Every tax-deductible gift sustains DLC’s instructional programs and learner support services. Your support provides:
When Libby reaches her goals, your gift will have been a part of it. Yours in literacy, Crystal Avent Crystal Avent, Executive Director |
You’re Invited: Fall Tea and Tours: Save the DateJoin us on Wednesday, November 11th, from 6:00 pm –7:00 p.m.  In November, we are excited to welcome community members to join us for either of two upcoming Fall Welcome Parties at the Durham Literacy Center! Join us on Wednesday, November 11, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. for an opportunity to mingle with our team, experience the energy and engagement happening in our classrooms, and learn more about the programs that make the DLC so special. We look forward to opening our doors, sharing our work, and connecting with those who want to learn more about our mission and the impact we are making in our community. Come see the Durham Literacy Center in action! And if you are in the neighborhood, stop by and see us! You cannot miss our new, big, bright red sign welcoming the community to the Durham Literacy Center. We are excited to have this new addition helping people find us and discover the programs and opportunities happening inside our doors. Fall is a season of new beginnings, continued growth, and renewed possibilities. We are excited about all that is happening at the Durham Literacy Center and grateful to everyone who continues to be part of our journey. Thank you for believing in our learners, supporting our mission, and helping usbuild a stronger community through literacy and education. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us! To make a reservation, please email finance@durhamliteracy.org. We look forward to seeing you there! |
Ways to Give and to Get Involved As the year winds down, we’ll be sharing inspiring stories of our students, staff, volunteers, and supporters who make the Durham Literacy Center so special. Please check your inbox for ways you can help as the year winds down and consider making a gift to help sustain this life-changing work in Durham. Every gift honestly makes a difference.
Volunteer Opportunities: Click here to know more about Volunteer Opportunities at DLC Spread the Word: Please share social media links with your contacts Stay updated on our latest news, events, and initiatives by subscribing to our newsletter. Thank you for your ongoing support of literacy in Durham. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful impact on our community. Warm regards, Durham Literacy Center Team Main Contact Information: Durham Literacy Center 1905 Chapel Hill Road Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 489-8383 Email: info@durhamliteracy.org P.O. Box 52209 Durham, NC 27717 |
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