Friends of Literacy | Supporting Second Chances

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2010 East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame! (0)

6/09/10 •

Friends of Literacy (FOL) is currently seeking nominations for induction into the East Tennessee Writer’s Hall of Fame. FOL realizes how important an author’s contributions are to our culture and history and for the 7th year, we wish to honor those who entertain, inspire, and inform us through the written word. [...]

Recent News

Volunteer Coordinator Charlie Morgan makes appearance on Aha.com (0)

7/08/10 •

Friends of Literacy’s volunteer coordinator, Charlie Morgan, is now on Aha.com. To view her video, follow the link! The website is choosing the top 75 Aha moments and then creating a commercial to be aired for all to see. Congratulations Charlie, and thank you for sharing your story! http://www.ahamoment.com/pg/moments/view/14609

Friends of Literacy Wins State Literacy Award (0)

6/17/10 •

FOL is this year’s winner of the Award for Excellence in Adult Literacy for the Learn Now Program. This award is presented annually by the Tennessee Literacy Coalition to an organization whose program best demonstrates achievement in serving adult learners through a variety of effective methods. FOL is recognized for its outstanding efforts to understand [...]

Friends of Literacy Receives $2,100 from OMNI Women’s Club (0)

6/15/10 •

The OMNI Women’s Club met at Fox Den Country Club on May 20, 2010, for their Annual Benefit-Bridge and Fashion Show. The event was extremely successful with $4,200.00 being raised for this year’s recipients to share. The two organizations selected for the altruistic project were: Interfaith Health Care Clinic and Friends of Literacy. In the [...]

2010 Looks for Literacy: Event Photos! (0)

6/06/10 •

Thanks to everyone who came out to our 2010 Looks for Literacy fashion and show luncheon! The event, which was held at the Knoxville Museum of Art, was a great success. Be sure to check out photos in the slideshow below. You can also view photos on our Facebook page! Event Photography | Friends of [...]