2024 Annual Luncheon
June 13, 2024 @ 11:30AM — 1:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Point Lookout Vineyards: 408 Appleola Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792 Get Directions
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Attending our luncheon helps us accomplish our mission and improve the lives of many in our community!
It's time for Literacy Connection's main fundraising event! Join us to learn exciting updates about our organization and to support literacy programming for our community members. These programs include tutoring, assistance with citizenship preparation and exams, preparing for GED/HiSET exams and strengthening academic success in teens. Be a champion for literacy by purchasing your ticket along with a guest ticket so that we may expand the awareness of Literacy Connection. Tickets are $50 per person, including a boxed lunch, ice cream and a drink ticket. Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive an email to place a lunch order for you and your guest. Even better, be super champion for literacy and sponsor a table!
Imelda's Story
Imelda endured many hardships in Mexico, and she and her son and daughter immigrated to the United States. Shortly after moving to the US, her daughter was killed in a car accident. She worked very hard to provide for herself and her son. She came to the Literacy Connection to improve her English language skills with the hope of eventually becoming a US Citizen.
Imelda progressed to the point that she and her tutor felt it was time for her to send in her Citizenship application. Imelda had saved up the money to send in her application, but then her water heater broke, and she had to make a very tough decision. Imelda decided to send in her application because she felt it was more important for her to become a citizen because then she could get a better job and have a better future for herself and her son.
Imelda told us about her decision, and through community partners, such as Interfaith Assistance Ministry, Imelda was able to get a new water heater and help with some of her other household bills. That is determination!
Imelda has now earned her US citizenship as well! She became a citizen on July 18th, 2023.
THANK YOU for being a part of our organization!