LITERACY ACTION 2016 Annual Report LETTER from the LEADERSHIP

OUR STORIES

LITERACY ACTION 2016 annual report LETTER from the LEADERSHIP

Literacy Action is a place for courageous individuals who commit to bettering themselves and their families through education. There are countless reasons why a person hasn’t received all of the education necessary to move forward; life gets in the way and circumstances arise. However, setbacks and detours are only temporary.

In this year’s annual report, we feature a small sample of our students. We want you to learn about their stories ﬁrst-hand. We want you to hear from Mary, Eden, and Anthony. These students all have dierent experiences that reﬂect back what the philosopher John Dewey described: “Education is not preparation for life, but life itself.”

With gratitude,

Austin Dickson Althea Broughton Executive Director Chair, Board of Trustees

2 3 OUR STORY in 2016: WORKING HARDER and SMARTER in 20 sites throughout Founded in 1968, Literacy Action is one of the leading adult basic education nonproﬁts in the United States. We teach reading and writing, the region. mathematics, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and life and work skills to more than 2,000 students per year. Literacy Action is a grassroots solution to poverty and a provider of various levels of GWINNETT educational services to advance adults towards employment, citizenship, COBB better wages, and post-secondary education.

A ﬁnalist for the 2016 Managing for Excellence Award from the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Literacy Action is DEKALB recognized for its best-in-class strategy, management, and impact.

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Scaling. This year we’ve propelled learning from pilot projects and begun ROCKDALE to scale. More classes at libraries are being added, we’re expanding our literacy work with parents into both DeKalb County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools, and we are training trainers in digital literacy throughout the region. True change in adult literacy can only be done on a massive scale with CLAYTON a whole community mobilized. Our movement is on the march!

Strengthening. With Literacy Action’s ongoing development, it has had to invest in technology to oversee its diverse activities. Investments from Our Locations: technology ﬁrms like Sage, Salesforce, and MailChimp have strengthened our ﬁnancial, program, and fundraising management to be tech-centric. We have Alpharetta Library Decatur Library Sandy Springs Library Boys & Girls Club - Lawrenceville Decatur Recreation Center Stoneview Elementary School been recognized in Atlanta and nationally for our use of technology tools that Brookhaven Library Doraville Library Toco Hill Library . Chamblee Library Dunwoody Library Tucker Library Clarkston Library Emmaus House Westside Works Cross Keys High School Holy Trinity Church Decatur Housing Authority Northlake Library

4 5 MARY’S STORY This year, we oered over In middle age, Mary came to Literacy Action. She has not only learned to read, but she has learned to live. Here is her story in her own words: 200 classes at no cost to eager adult learners. At the age of ten, my parents took me out of school to work in the family restaurant. Do I blame them for sacrificing my education to wash dishes and clean floors? Of course not! No one in my family finished school, our values surrounded work and supporting each other.

I went through life ASHAMED that I could not read or write. It was my secret, but it was drastically aecting my conﬁdence, family, relationships and quality of living. When my husband died, I realized just how much my “secret” could cost me. Unable to read important documents or bills, I nearly lost everything.

My job prospects were limited to in-home child care. Once my employer discovered that I was unable to read and write with her children, together, she and I found Literacy Action. Then, I was able to start my learning journey.

This organization has changed my life in so many ways. I can read menus, road and grocery signs, and can sign my own name. I enjoy books and read with my own grandchildren. Most importantly, I can hold my head up and know that my family is proud of me and I am proud of myself.

6 7 EDEN’S STORY Immigrating from Ethiopia, Eden and her family have worked hard to acclimate to life in the US. Here is her story in her own words:

When I ﬁrst arrived in America, I was intimidated at the thought of learning English. With the help of Literacy Action teachers and other students, I am learning more than I ever imagined about language and life.

Everyday, my English gets better and I HOLD MY HEAD HIGHER. I am no longer confused when people talk in front of me. I can text my friends, and most importantly, I can read what they write back. I am more determined than ever to ﬁnish.

Adult learners from 37 countries enroll in English classes at Literacy Action. Many students have low literacy in their native language.

8 9 ANTHONY’S STORY People withdraw from the education system for a variety of reasons, and return at all ages. Anthony found Literacy Action’s welcoming, supportive environment helped him achieve his goals. Here is his story in his own words:

This place brings me peace, happiness, and the chance to learn.

My trouble learning started at the age of 10 when I discovered one side of my heart was smaller than the other. I was never able to attend school regularly, and I ended up dropping out. en I found Literacy Action. The teachers have patience and the students treat me with respect. My family is so proud that I am getting my GED! At times, it feels impossible, but I am doing it!

I know that by improving my math and reading skills, I am doing my part to become a contributor to my community. I eventually want to work for MARTA, and Literacy Action has made that possible.

Literacy Action oers multiple levels of reading and mathematics, including GED prep and job readiness, for more than 2,000 students each year.

11 FAMILY LITERACY Family literacy is a two-generational practice of conducting literacy e orts with parents and children together. This approach highlights the role of parents in a child's success, enhances adult learning, and creates a culture of family engagement.

Literacy Action has deepened its work in family literacy over the past year by engaging with partner organizations and institutions to bring programming to parents and children WHERE THEY ARE. Our role is to provide an adult literacy component to English and non-native English-speaking parents, lead empowerment and skill-building workshops to support parents in helping their children read, and liaise with partners to ensure we are meeting joint programmatic goals.

We are currently working with more than 110 families in both Atlanta Public Schools and in the DeKalb County School District, as well as with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. Family literacy is a DIGITAL LITERACY Digital literacy develops the technological knowledge of software, signiﬁcant growth devices, and online tools that enhance social, economic, and academic area for 2017. outcomes of low-literate adults.

In 2016, Literacy Action was one of 16 organizations chosen nationally by Google for an investment in a digital literacy program — allowing us to bring the digital world INTO THE CLASSROOM and connect students, sta , and volunteers through technology. This program served more than 1,100 people in its ﬁrst year and expanded the organization’s reach in metro Atlanta. With a renewed investment in 2017, the program will continue to grow our digital reach, expertise, and oerings, and get more people connected.

12 13 Mel Treco Charlene Vogt Jay White Marcia Witcher Mel Treco Charlene Vogt Jay White Marcia Witcher Charlina Trice Doug Walker Karen White Pam Woodley Volunteers Charlina Trice Doug Walker Karen White Pam Woodley Volunteers Melissa Triﬁro Heather Walter Pamela Wilkes Libby Wright Melissa Triﬁro Heather Walter Pamela Wilkes Libby Wright Thao Truong Anita Wathen-Brownlee Ida Wilson Lillian Wright Thao Truong Anita Wathen-Brownlee Ida Wilson Lillian Wright Ann Tunmer Paula Watson Kenya Wilson Janie Yorker Essential to Literacy Action’s mission are the classroom teachers, class assistants, learning lab tutors, Ann Tunmer Paula Watson Kenya Wilson Janie Yorker Essential to Literacy Action’s mission are the classroom teachers, class assistants, learning lab tutors, Alaji Ujamaa Janet Weaver Suzanne Wilson Marisol Zacarias Alaji Ujamaa Janet Weaver Suzanne Wilson Marisol Zacarias ESOL conversation class facilitators, and other unsung heroes who help transform people’s lives! Amanda Vasi Caitlin White Kelley Winship ESOL conversation class facilitators, and other unsung heroes who help transform people’s lives! Amanda Vasi Caitlin White Kelley Winship

Chenoa Adams Christara Earle Judy Kaplan Victoria Northrupt Chenoa Adams Christara Earle Judy Kaplan Victoria Northrupt Suzanne Adams Judi Edwards Mary Ellen Keen Sebastian Otero Suzanne Adams Judi Edwards Mary Ellen Keen Sebastian Otero Barbara Adle Jerusalem Eshetu Loring Kemp Jonathan Paez Community Supporters Barbara Adle Jerusalem Eshetu Loring Kemp Jonathan Paez Community Supporters Lynda Anderson Shelly Fine Lisa Kendrick Kathleen Anne Parker Lynda Anderson Shelly Fine Lisa Kendrick Kathleen Anne Parker Petal Anderson Diane Frazier Katie Lee Kiefer Lucinda Patterson Petal Anderson Diane Frazier Katie Lee Kiefer Lucinda Patterson Community groups and corporate volunteers help with projects, make in-kind Debbie Appenteng Linda Frederick Bruce King Mitra Pedrami Community groups and corporate volunteers help with projects, make in-kind Debbie Appenteng Linda Frederick Bruce King Mitra Pedrami donations, and lead creative eorts that supports students’ success. Alice Barger Tom Ga ney Emory King Larry Perkins donations, and lead creative eorts that supports students’ success. Alice Barger Tom Ga ney Emory King Larry Perkins Julie Barr Marion George Sharon King Shayna Pollock Julie Barr Marion George Sharon King Shayna Pollock Agnes Scott College Georgia State University Marian Barr Sam Giumento Ignace LaCott Maureen Powers Agnes Scott College Georgia State University Marian Barr Sam Giumento Ignace LaCott Maureen Powers The Cathedral of St. Philip Junior League of Atlanta Amanda Becker Scott Glazer Laurie Lanning Patrick Powers Cathedral of St. Philip Junior League of Atlanta Amanda Becker Scott Glazer Laurie Lanning Patrick Powers Nicole Blackwell Barbara Goldman Isiaka Lawal Julie Pulliam Citizens of Georgia Power MailChimp Nicole Blackwell Barbara Goldman Isiaka Lawal Julie Pulliam Citizens of Georgia Power MailChimp Candis Bonner Tia Goolsby Stephanie Lewis Janice Ragsdale Cox Enterprises Newell Rubbermaid Candis Bonner Tia Goolsby Stephanie Lewis Janice Ragsdale Cox Enterprises Newell Rubbermaid Ben Bowen Crystal Green Mercer Lewis, Jr. Molly Rahiya Ben Bowen Crystal Green Mercer Lewis, Jr. Molly Rahiya Emory University PwC Jack Butler Nakisha Green Kathleen Liebman Steve Reidy Emory University PwC Jack Butler Nakisha Green Kathleen Liebman Steve Reidy Ernst & Young Wells Fargo Carrie Canfield Kim Grose Ann Ligon Paula Robinson Ernst & Young Wells Fargo Carrie Canfield Kim Grose Ann Ligon Paula Robinson Maila Cargile Lissy Guerrero de Nunez Walter Lord Alison Ross Maila Cargile Lissy Guerrero de Nunez Walter Lord Alison Ross Marsha Carroll Lillie Hackney Ingrid Lythcott Patti Ross Marsha Carroll Lillie Hackney Ingrid Lythcott Patti Ross David Chesnut Brian Hagood Tajanna Mallory Daniel Rusk David Chesnut Brian Hagood Tajanna Mallory Daniel Rusk Sta Todd Clack Dyana Hamilton Marilyn Jo Margolis Michelle Sanders Sta Todd Clack Dyana Hamilton Marilyn Jo Margolis Michelle Sanders Ginna Clark Tamara Harris Ann Mauney Elizabeth Schultz Ginna Clark Tamara Harris Ann Mauney Elizabeth Schultz Jacque Clark Helena Harrison Betty McIntosh Falguni Sheth Julia Ames Olivia Greene Kelley Provence Jacque Clark Helena Harrison Betty McIntosh Falguni Sheth Julia Ames Olivia Greene Kelley Provence Isabelle Claxton Jo Hartsoe Paul McLennon Yvette Shrum Controller Operations Manager Community Partner Instructor Isabelle Claxton Jo Hartsoe Paul McLennon Yvette Shrum Controller Operations Manager Community Partner Instructor James Coggins Martha Hartzell Michele Medori Tremaine Smith James Coggins Martha Hartzell Michele Medori Tremaine Smith Jennifer Colangelo Bette Hefty Kathi Middleton Marcia Soldat Deborah Cash Bargabus Karen Gold Lawrencia Quaicoe Jennifer Colangelo Bette Hefty Kathi Middleton Marcia Soldat Deborah Cash Bargabus Karen Gold Lawrencia Quaicoe Larry Conley Mary Hennessy Jane Miller Barbara Sorenson Program Director Instructor Receptionist Larry Conley Mary Hennessy Jane Miller Barbara Sorenson Program Director Instructor Receptionist Foster Corbin Rebecca Hodgson Nicholas Mills Judy Stanton Foster Corbin Rebecca Hodgson Nicholas Mills Judy Stanton Subrina Beckham Regina Hendrix Nikki Roberts David Cosby Arlene Hoersh Beth Morgan Charles Starks Subrina Beckham Regina Hendrix Nikki Roberts David Cosby Arlene Hoersh Beth Morgan Charles Starks Receptionist Receptionist Development Associate Brian Crowe Laura Beth Ingle Chantel Mullen Nancy Stoutmire Receptionist Receptionist Development Associate Brian Crowe Laura Beth Ingle Chantel Mullen Nancy Stoutmire Kalle Cubitt Sheila Jacobs Elizabeth Murphy Roman Szlam Angelee Berry Terry Hollis Elissa Russell Kalle Cubitt Sheila Jacobs Elizabeth Murphy Roman Szlam Angelee Berry Terry Hollis Elissa Russell Anne Daane Osiris Jolayemi Leland Murphy Chanel Thompson Instructor Anne Daane Osiris Jolayemi Leland Murphy Chanel Thompson Instructor ESOL Manager Stanley Daniels John Jones Aishwarya Murthy Tanisha Thompson Instructor Instructor ESOL Manager Stanley Daniels John Jones Aishwarya Murthy Tanisha Thompson Kristen DiPaolo Sandra Jones Jade Nelson Lisa Travis Jen Booth Nicole Hooper Kevin Spearman Kristen DiPaolo Sandra Jones Jade Nelson Lisa Travis JenMarketing Booth Associate NicoleDigital HooperLiteracy Fellow KevinTransition Spearman Program Specialist Marketing Associate Digital Literacy Fellow Transition Program Specialist Kate Boyer Dawn Jackson-Robinson Amanda Styles KateDeputy Boyer Director DawnInstructor Jackson-Robinson AmandaDirector ofStyles Information Systems Deputy Director Instructor Director of Information Systems Diana Brace Barbara Kimble DeAndre Pickett DianaABE Manager Brace BarbaraInstructor Kimble DeAndreStudent Support Pickett Manager ABE Manager Instructor Student Support Manager Austin Dickson Ann Lynn Mackenzie Wood AustinExecutive Dickson Director AnnInstructor Lynn MackenzieResource Development Wood Director Executive Director Instructor Resource Development Director Jaron Gifts Toby Murphy JaronStudent Gifts Support Assistant TobyInstructor Murphy Student Support Assistant Instructor 1515 Angela Green Michael Northcross AngelaStudent Green Aairs Associate MichaelInstructor Northcross Student Aairs Associate Instructor 1414 1515 Lee Morris $2,500+ Delta Air Lines Donors Judy Pollock Katherine & Duane Ackerman Dollar General Literacy Foundation Shayna Pollock Alston & Bird LLP Georgia-Pacific LLC Paul Severn Raymond Cirone Georgia Power Foundation A heartfelt “thank you” to our donors! The best gift is the gift of literacy. Michael Shapiro Decatur Craft Beer Festival Dallas Hudgens Debra Semans & Roger Siegel Austin Dickson Piedmont Charitable Foundation Leigh-Ann & Steven Spokane Dickson Family Fund Publix Super Markets Charities Marie Starks Larry Gardner Southern Company Up to $249 Marlene Goldman Jasmine Miller Randi Warren Amy Stout GE Wells Fargo Foundation Anita & Thomas Adams Charlotte & Harry Gordon Pam Woodley & Perry Anita Wathen-Brownlee Hilary & Michael Wall Lillie Hackney Chenoa Adams Marc Gottlieb Mitchell Alice Watson Karen & Tom White Melanee Haywood Shelley & Je Alperin Angela Green Meca Mohammed Wednesday Study Club $25,000+ Windham Brannon Foundation Leslie Kuban Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Julia Ames Daphne Greenberg Suzanne Mozes Judith Weisman Thomas H. Lanier Foundation The Cathedral of St. Philip Marian & Paul Anderson Angela Harwood Chantel Mullen Rodrick West Brian Lay Community Foundation for Greater Carmen Ashley David Hatker Christian Murphy $1,000+ Bill Abbott Anthony Olinger Atlanta Joyce Baker Joy Hawkins Marc Murphy $250+ All Saints’ Episcopal Church John Riordan Google Bearden Barnes Amy Haygood Nall & Miller LLP Justin Anand Karen Bennett James Rodgers Scott Hudgens Family Foundation Elizabeth & Frank Bennett Jamie Tobias & Lance Mary Nichols Deanna & Jim Anderson Kathleen & Niles Bolton TEGNA Foundation MailChimp Lois Berthaume Helms Jasmine Terry Okafor William Arroyo Patricia & Robert Bowden Thyssen Krupp Elevator Americas Merancas Foundation Nausha Brown-Chavez Regina Hendrix Anthony Olinger Carol & Woody Bartlett Diana Brace Troutman Sanders LLP Susan & David Peterson Allison Bittel Terry Hollis Mary Palma Jen & Paul Bennecke Jany Brown Leon Trum Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation Haqiqa & Bill Bolling Raphael Holloway Theresa Pendergrast Kate & Matt Boyer Althea Broughton Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Erin & Peter Boorn Phyllis Holmen Annalisa & Wilson Deborah & Norm Barbara Felix & David Cawrse Calvin Wright Gail Bryant James Hudson Peppard Carmichael Ruth Cook Yelp Foundation Alexis Mendoza & Ally Mary Jackson DeAndre Pickett Moanica Caston Diversified Technologies Brannon Dawn Jackson-Robinson Carson Pilcher Je Cordry Emmaus House Kacy Brubaker Tanya & Scott Jacobson Elise Poerschke CRM Fusion $5,000+ Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta Anonymous Elizabeth Pendergrast & Donna & Khalil Johnson Jason Polite Margaret & Dabney Daniel Pat Epps Atlanta Foundation David Burghardt Jill & Rodger Johnson Theodis Pope Brendan Ozawa-de Silva Diane Frazier Francis Hollis Brain Foundation Pamela Buzbee Susan Merritt Jordan Kelley Provence Hardman Family Foundation Galloway Foundation Mary A. L. Branan Foundation Tim Cairl Laura Ann Kearny Mark Purtill Alyson & Craig Epp Genuine Parts Company David & Donna Brown Fund Katherine Carlson Lucy Keeble Jim Radford Celena Evans Deirdra Glover George M. Brown Trust Jane Carrier Barbara Kimble Gail & Matthew Reid Louise Franklin Al Goodgame Chili for the Children Lewis Cartee Barrett Krise Clare & Norman Richie Gendell Family Foundation Ashley Hamilton Conlee Family Foundation Thomas Clarke The Kroger Co. Keith Roberts Rachel Goins IBM Cox Enterprises Susan & Louis Coddon Margaret Lane Nikki Roberts Brad Goldman Anne & Clint Kibler Foundation CRJ Foundation Literacy Action was the beneficiary of Lisa Conley Kathleen Lavery Je rey Rosenthal Amy Totenberg & Ralph King & Spalding LLP Kitty Dukehart the 2016 Cathedral Antiques Show, a Lynn & Jerry Crane Beth Laxton Catherine Shaki Green David LaWare Jim & Billie Ellis Foundation major outreach project of the Episcopal Marian Daigler Martin Lehfeldt Emily Shupert Susan Glatt & Marc Salli LeVan Iris & Bruce Feinberg Church Women of The Cathedral of St. Aaron Danzig Charles Lewis Rush Smith Greenberg Lubo Fund John & Mary Franklin Foundation Philip; the Show raised $223,400 for Debbie & Donald Davidson Travis Lindley Marcia Soldat Lisa & Benjamin Harris Brandon Marzo John Wieland Homes digital literacy programming. We are Meghan Davidson Janet Love Kevin Spearman Anna Craig & John Hogan Metro Atlanta Chamber Junior League of Atlanta deeply grateful to the hundreds of Decatur Woman’s Club Ann Lynn Melissa Spencer Hattie & Robert Jones Theresa & Christopher Miller Livingston Foundation volunteers who made it a tremendous Marc De Wachter Kimberly Lyons Barbara Stephenson David Kelley success and a ton of fun! Gilda & Lee Morris Microsoft Corporation Anne Eldridge Mike Malenke Je Stratton Sherry Kilgore Northwest UU Congregation James Starr Moore Foundation Ernst & Young Elisabeth Marchant Mark Stallworth Thomas Lauth Ruth & Paul Parker Pitney Bowes Foundation Kitty & Clayton Farnham Catherine Marks Amanda Styles & Megan Ann Ligon Honey Perkins Foundation Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust In addition to these gifts, we are Valerie Fennell Chris McCain Swett Laura Lindeman ProLiteracy Emily Winship Scott Foundation grateful to the Wilton Ferguson Jessica McKinney Rho Thomas Nancy & Chip MacDonald Technical College Heather Ray Gertrude & William C. Wardlaw Fund Lorie Flacker Juliet Mavromatis Lisa Travis Gino Massafra System of Georgia, Fulton and Sage Foundation Clinton Fletcher Kay Zito & Nikki Mercer Michael Trotter Sarah & Ryan Mauldin DeKalb County Governments, the Lesley & Andrew Solomon and Joan & Thomas Frangos Mike’s Finest Wholesale Kailee Trum Tamara McElhannon $10,000+ Atlanta Housing Authority, U.S. Robert Tamarkin Anonymous Andrew Ghertner Flowers Carol Tucker Krissy & Addison Meriwether Citizenship and Immigration Annie E. Casey Foundation for working with us. Karen Gold Carey Miller Philip Vogel Jane Miller Services Correll Family Foundation 16 17 FinancialsFinancials BoardBoard ofof TTrusteesrustees

FISCALFISCAL YEARYEAR 20162016 AltheaAlthea Broughton Broughton DavidBrian LaWareLay DavidDavid Peterson Peterson ArnallArnall Golden Golden Gregory Gregory LLP LLP GEEY CommunityCommunity Volunteer Volunteer RevenueRevenue $2,097,732$2,097,732 Expense $2,157,477$2,157,477 RayRay Cirone Cirone BrianRenee Lay Livsey JimJim Rodgers Rodgers Expense Deloitte Tax LLP IBM J.O. Rodgers & Associates DeficitDeficit ($59,745)*($59,745)* Deloitte Tax LLP EY J.O. Rodgers & Associates NetNet Assets Assets $857,492 $857,492 CelenaCelena Evans Evans BrandonBrandon Marzo Marzo JaKathrynJaKathryn Ross Ross GenuineCox Automotive Parts Company TroutmanTroutman Sanders Sanders LLP LLP Georgia-PacificGeorgia-Pacific LLC LLC Dr.Dr. Iris Iris Feinberg Feinberg AddisonAddison Meriwether Meriwether LesleyLesley Solomon Solomon 18%18% GeorgiaGeorgia State State University University CushmanCushman & & Wakefield Wakefield AlstonAlston & & Bird Bird LLP LLP REVENUEREVENUE SOURCESSOURCES 27% BarbaraBarbara Felix Felix Dr.Dr. Christopher Christopher Miller Miller RhoRho Thomas Thomas 27% Wells Fargo Southern Company Kilpatrick Townsend FoundationsFoundations $569,242$569,242 27% 27% Wells Fargo Southern Company Kilpatrick Townsend IndividualsIndividuals $385,152 $385,152 18% 18% 16%16% LawrenceLawrence Gardner Gardner Dr.Dr. Meca Meca Mohammed Mohammed LeonLeon J. J. Trum, Trum, III III GovernmentGovernment $340,188 $340,188 16% 16% HumanHuman Resource Resource Dimensions Dimensions GLISIGLISI PwCPwC Businesses $310,944 15% Businesses $310,944 15% 11%11% DeirdraDeirdra Glover Glover RebekahRebekah Henry Henry Murphy Murphy MikeMike Turner Turner EventsEvents $242,393 $242,393 12% 12% 15%15% ConserteConserte Consulting Consulting JuniorJunior League League of of Atlanta Atlanta UPSUPS $230,549 11% 12% In-KindIn-Kind Support Support $230,549 11% 12% MelaneeAshley Hamilton Haywood AnthonyAnthony G. G. Olinger, Olinger, Jr. Jr. MichaelMichael Wall Wall InvestmentsInvestments $19,264$19,264 1% 1% DeltaCox Enterprises Air Lines CoxCox Automotive Automotive InvisionInvision AshleyMelanee Hamilton Haywood Dr.Dr. Ruth Ruth Parker Parker CalvinCalvin Wright Wright CoxDelta Enterprises Air Lines EmoryEmory University University CommunityCommunity Volunteer Volunteer David LaWare EXPENSE BREAKDOWN GE EXPENSE BREAKDOWN 75%75% ProgramsPrograms $1,607,099 $1,607,099 75% 75% FundraisingFundraising $352,736 $352,736 16% 16% Advisory Board AdministrationAdministration $197,642 $197,642 9% 9% Advisory Board Hon. Stacey Abrams Ada Lee Correll Dr. Daphne Greenberg 16%16% GeorgiaHon. Stacey General Abrams Assembly CommunityAda Lee Correll Volunteer GeorgiaDr. Daphne State Greenberg University KarenGeorgia Beavor General Assembly AnnCommunity Cramer Volunteer AlexisGeorgia Scott State University GA Center for Nonprofits Coxe Curry & Associates Atlanta Daily World (ret.) 9%9% Karen Beavor Ann Cramer Alexis Scott BillGeorgia Bolling Center for CurleyCoxe Curry M. Dossman, & Associates Jr. HerrnAtlanta Weems Daily World (ret.) Nonprofits Atlanta Community Georgia-PacificCurley M. Dossman, Foundation Jr. BeaconHerrn Weems Street Capital LLC Food Bank (ret.) Bill Bolling MaryGeorgia-Pacific Gellerstedt Foundation SueBeacon Wieland Street Capital LLC *Since*Since 2010, 2010, Literacy Literacy Action Action has has been been the the fiscal fiscal agent agent of of the the Literacy Literacy Alliance Alliance of of Metro Metro Atlanta Atlanta (LAMA). (LAMA). Atlanta Community Dr. Ken Breeden CommunityMary Gellerstedt Volunteer CommunitySue Wieland Volunteer AtAt the the end end of of this this fiscal fiscal year, year, Literacy Literacy Action Action transferred transferred all all of of LAMA’s LAMA’s assets assets — — totaling totaling $92,045 $92,045 — — to to the the TechnicalFood Bank College (ret.) System Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta as seed money for the Literacy for All Fund. This payment is Community Volunteer Community Volunteer Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta as seed money for the Literacy for All Fund. This payment is ofDr. Georgia Ken Breeden (ret.) classifiedclassified as as an an expense; expense; without without this this transfer transfer of of funds, funds, Literacy Literacy Action Action had had a a $26,137 $26,137 budget budget surplus surplus for for Technical College System thethe year. year. The The Literacy Literacy for for All All Fund Fund will will provide provide on-going on-going support support for for family family literacy literacy initiatives initiatives in in the the of Georgia (ret.) region.region. To To learn learn more more about about the the Community Community Foundation Foundation and and the the Fund, Fund, visit visit www.cfgreateratlanta.org www.cfgreateratlanta.org. .

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Our mission is to build better futures for undereducated adults by teaching literacy, life, and work skills that empower them to reach their highest potential.

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