Other Organizations

All that Jazz…

Posted by on December 2, 2011 at 3:22 pm

An important distinction between HELPING and SERVING

Posted by on November 27, 2011 at 2:24 am

Noetic Sciences Review Spring 1996 In the Service of Life In recent years the question how can I help? has become meaningful to many people. But perhaps there is a deeper question we might consider. Perhaps the real question is not how can I help? but how can I serve? Serving is different from helping. [...]

Welcome to Betsy Dane, our new Admin Assistant

Posted by on June 9, 2011 at 3:55 pm

Betsy is originally from New York City, and moved to Sarasota in September, 2001 with her husband, Tom, and their two daughters, Allie and Emma.  A graduate of Finch College, and with post-graduate degrees from Columbia and Fordham Universities, she has extensive experience in both the non-profit and financial sectors, and has worked with children [...]

New Executive Director for Literacy Council

Posted by on April 28, 2011 at 4:35 pm

The Board of Directors of the Literacy Council of Sarasota announces the selection of its new Executive Director, Shon Ewens   In her own words: I was born in Stevens Point, WI and grew up in Sarasota, FL. My husband John and I recently moved back to Sarasota from Birmingham, AL where I was an [...]

Whole Foods Donations

Posted by on January 27, 2011 at 5:33 pm

The Whole Foods Market of Sarasota has selected The Literacy Council of Sarasota to be its recipient of donations through the “Donate Your Dimes” program. From now until April 10, 2011, customers who bring their own shopping bags to the Whole Foods in Sarasota can choose to donate a refund of 10 cents per bag [...]

Literacy Organizations

Posted by on December 21, 2010 at 7:59 pm

The Florida Literacy Coalition LCS is a member of The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC), which promotes, supports and advocates for the effective delivery of quality adult and family literacy services in the state of Florida. ProLiteracy Worldwide The oldest and largest volunteer literacy organization in the world. Verizon Literacy Network Free, online resource that leverages [...]