Join us on Saturday, August 12, at 1:00 P.M. for a free screening of The Right to Read, a film by Jenny Mackenzie, produced by Levar Burton. Watch the trailer here.
You will find us at the Flint Public Library on the second floor in the Harris Room. Engage in discussion, meet community partners, and receive a free children's book while supplies last!
For more information contact Charese McLean of Maji 180, LLC at (810) 268-2301.
Genesee County Literacy Coalition would like to recognize the recipient of our 2023 Danielle Brown Scholarship, Suranjan Hardy. After dropping out of school three times, Suranjan enrolled with Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan at the age of 21 to complete his diploma. Motivated by fatherhood, Suranjan maintained full time employment at Culver’s while completing his schoolwork and raising his daughter. This June, Suranjan achieved his goal and graduated with the Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan class of 2023.
Suranjan was nominated due to his hard work, kindness, and going above and beyond to support others. While turning his life around for himself and his family, he also became an outstanding role model for others.
Suranjan credits his success to self-motivation, discipline, and never giving up. He wants others to know to never stop striving for their goals, the sky is the limit, and words can’t express the feeling of making yourself proud. We all fall, but it's how you get back up that matters most.
Suranjan plans to continue his education by pursuing his CDL-A and Chauffeur’s licenses. After completion, he will gain employment in the field and eventually he plans to own a trucking company. GCLC is proud to award Suranjan with this scholarship and to celebrate him on his pathway to success.
GCLC would also like to thank everyone who contributes to make this scholarship possible. We thank our doners, volunteers, providers, and the students that continue to inspire us. Visit the Danielle Brown Scholarship page and follow us to learn more ways you can engage, support, and make a difference!
The 2nd Annual Genesee County Literacy Coalition’s Culver’s Share Night
Come join us at Culver’s of Flint located at 4034 Miller Road, Flint, MI 48507. Hosted by the Genesee County Literacy Coalition (GCLC), this vital community engagement helps to ensure future adult and children learners continue to receive the services and technology they need to thrive.
The annual Culver’s Share Night event will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. This is a family fun event; no tickets are necessary to attend. Come dine-in or drive-thru, a portion of all sales during the fundraiser will go towards GCLC operations and support.
GCLC was established in 1989 to provide volunteer training for non-profit organizations and individuals dedicated to improving literacy for adult learners and youth living in Flint and Genesee County. Since the Coalition’s beginning, it has evolved into a network of Adult Learning Centers providing a variety of literacy services and supports such Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Workforce Readiness, GED Testing and Preparation, services for At Risk Youth, and services for K-12 youth. GCLC is a volunteer organization that is sustained by membership fees, fundraising, grants, and donations.
GCLC’s Adult Learning Centers Virtual Learning Project was launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 shut down to address the immediate need for technology. The “Virtual Learning Project” provides Adult Learners with technology and tools to resolve learning barriers.
In honor of the late Danielle Brown (former GCLC Chair) a yearly Danielle Brown Scholarship recipient receives a scholarship of up to $1,000 towards their education upon completing High School or obtaining their GED.
If you would like more information about GCLC and the Culver’s Share Night, or to schedule an interview with one of the Chairs, please call (810) 234-3349 or email GCLC at gclc.adultlearners@gmail.com.
Download the official press release here: