Community Support
The University of La Verne Literacy Center and Starbucks are partnering to help children
Read for Life
.
Participating Starbucks Locations:
Foothill & Wheeler, La Verne
Foothill & Grand, Glendora
Alosta & Barranca, Azusa
Foothill & Mulberry, Upland
Mountain Square, Upland
Montclair Promenade
Claremont Village
Garey & Mission, Pomona
Foothill Blvd & Claremont Blvd, Claremont
942 W. Arrow Hwy., San Dimas
March 2005:
Starbucks' First Book Drive--During March, participating Starbucks stores collected books for donation to the Literacy Center. The Book Drive was a rousing success, and allowed the Literacy Center to greatly expand its current selection of books.
September 2005:
Starbucks' Second Book Drive--During the months of September and October, participating Starbucks stores collected books for 1st through 12th grade students for donation to the Literacy Center. The Book Drive was a success, and many books were added to our collection!
November 2005:
Starbucks will again partner with the Literacy Center to provide support and donations for the Fall Festival of Reading to be held November 12th. Starbucks will provide refreshments and raffle items, as well as volunteer support for children's activities.
Permission to use the Starbucks logo was obtained by the District Manager of participating stores.
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The Rose Hills Foundation's generosity meets the needs of passionate and qualified Candidates, entering into the Reading Specialist Program.
The Literacy Clinic was the recipient of a $250,000 grant, awarded by The Rose Hills Foundation. The money is to be divided into $5,000 scholarship increments to serve as incentives for potential candidates, who may otherwise not be able to financially afford the tuition fees associated with the Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential Program. Scholarships will be awarded over a five year time period.
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The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation's generosity will enable the Literacy Center to promote literacy and become a true demonstration center for the local community.
The Literacy Center was the recipient of a $100,000 grant, awarded by The Parsons Foundation. The money is to be spent to build three observation booths in the Literacy Center. These observation booths will then be equipped with the technology to broadcast tutoring sessions to the classroom for demonstration purposes. In addition, future technological features will be added to allow for the recording of tutoring sessions and possible on-line broadcasts. Construction on the booths is slated to begin in November of 2005 and completion is expected by January of 2006.
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