Azusa celebrates its ‘Literacy Heroes’
Fume of Sighs: 4.21.2018 by Dena Burroughs
The
Adult Literacy Program of the Azusa Library, in conjunction with the Foothill
Learning Alliance, celebrated its volunteers on April 21, 2018, with a
“Literacy Heroes-Volunteer Recognition Brunch” at the Azusa Greens Country
Club.
Fifteen
volunteer instructors and coordinators socialized, enjoyed breakfast, and
received a Certificate of Appreciation for another year of selfless service to
the community, which they offer in the form of ESL lessons, Citizenship
classes, and more. These volunteers dedicate an average of 12 hours each month
to help others gain literacy. They were also gifted with a copy of Leslie Odom
Jr.’s book Failing Up, which he wrote to encourage his readers to pursue their
passions while rising over the rejections that usually precede success. Odom is
best known for his performance as Aaron Burr in the now famous musical
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