Holiday Giving Tree

Pictured are: From left – Peter Casper, Anita Kiesling, India McCanse (Executive
Director of Literacy Services), Zachary Holder, Angela Johnson – from JPMorgan Chase

LSW students were treated to presents by employees of Northwestern Mutual and JPMorgan Chase through the Nonprofit Center’s Holiday Giving Tree program. The two companies were incredibly generous in providing holiday presents for 150 LSW students. For many of our adult students, this will be the only Christmas gift they receive.


Thank You Chase and Northwestern!

Harley Takes the Twentieth!

H-D V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!

     It was a stellar night for the Screamin’ Eagles of Harley-Davidson who edged out the Johnson Controls’ team “BEE Dazzled” for the championship of LSW’s 20th Annual Milwaukee Spelling Bee by spelling the word – iridesce. Sixteen teams competed for the coveted prize and more than $25,000 was raised for LSW. Thank you to ALL of our teams and to We Energies as always, for the donation of their beautiful auditorium. More photos of the event here.

2011 Joe Flanner Memorial Golf Outing

More than $5,000 was raised at the Joe Flanner Memorial Golfing benefiting Literacy Services of Wisconsin! One team dominated the green, but LSW was the real winner. Thanks to Helen and all the Flanners and participants. Be sure to to take a look at more of the photos of the event on our flickr page here.


Now on to the Sept 15-18^th Book Sale!

2011 Luncheon: Thank You!

THANK YOU to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the 2011 Luncheon of Literacy Services of Wisconsin! Because of your participation, this year's Luncheon raised more than $85,000 to serve the literacy needs of the Greater Milwaukee community—and help build the bridge from poverty to hope.

Functional Literacy: Our Newest Venture



Volunteers from Manpower help hone students' job interviewing skills.

 
Adult learners with a GED, or those who have low-level reading or English skills, often lack other practical abilities like utilizing a computer or managing finances. In order to help students advance beyond the classroom, LSW has launched a new program known as Functional Literacy. The program has three core areas: computer literacy, financial literacy, and workforce readiness.

Every Four Seconds

The Red Book Has Landed!

The book is revealed!

On March 17th, under cover of darkness at 4:00 a.m. and then a veil, downtown's newest icon was lifted and installed onto the front of our building at the corner of Michigan and Plankinton. The next morning, more than 100 people gathered while the media recorded the unveiling of Literacy Services of Wisconsin's eight foot tall red book over the front door of our new home.

Mayor Tom Barrett

The structure not only identifies the location of our new center, but also serves as a marker for those who cannot read and/or speak English. Mayor Tom Barrett and LSW Executive Director India McCanse hosted the surprise event, making our new site the "building with the big red book on it."

To view more photos of the unveiling ceremony, visit our Flickr photo stream.

Rose and Ernice

Reading program student Rose and her tutor Ernice share their story of working together at Literacy Services of Wisconsin.

Mayor Barrett and LSW invite you...

Mayor Tom Barrett and Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW) invite you to a special unveiling of Milwaukee's newest icon!

WHEN? Friday, March 18, 2011
WHERE? 555 N. Plankinton Avenue
9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Gathering & coffee break
9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Unveiling ceremony

The new structure not only identifies LSW's new location, but also serves as a symbol and marker for those in the Greater Milwaukee area who cannot read.

Questions? Call (414) 344-5878 or email leith@literacyservices.org

Summertime

E.S.L. student Wilson Laku makes his writing/directorial/acting debut - with assistance from James Schmidt - with the video adaptation of his original short story, "Summertime." We hope you enjoy it!