LCoM E-Newsletter May 1, 2014

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Once again, The Literacy Center of Milford will participate in The Great Give® 2014, a part of a national day of local giving celebrating the centennial anniversary of community foundations called Give Local America.

The Great Give® 2014 is the fifth major community-wide giving event through giveGreater.org® taking place for 36 hours starting 8:00 am on May 6 and ending at 8:00 pm on May 7. giveGreater.org® is a service provided by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven that strengthens nonprofits serving Greater New Haven by advancingknowledge about their work and increasing giving to their organizations.

Who can donate?
Anyone with a valid credit card and access to the internet.
What is an “individual” or “unique” donor?
For the purposes of awarding prizes, a unique donor is one individual or corporation/business. Multiple donations from one donor to the same nonprofit will count as one gift. Organizations cannot donate to themselves. Donors are encouraged to make gifts to multiple organizations.

What forms of donations are accepted?
Donations from MasterCard, Visa and American Express will be accepted. Donations via check, cash or stock WILL NOT be accepted as part of The Great Give® 2014.

Are gifts tax-deductible?
All donations are 100% tax deductible and irrevocable and will be for the unrestricted use of your chosen charity. A donor cannot receive any goods or services in exchange for their gift.



Good News!

Tami Jackson (left) congratulates Savun Bou Zander from Cambodia for passing her citizenship exam on Tuesday, April 22. Congratulations!

Our modern world is rooted in the computer so you need the skills. This Spring, the Literacy Center of Milford and Ivan Tirado, PhD are turning on their computer just for you, and offering a hands-on computer class and workshop designed for individuals to learn basic computer skills and become comfortable with using computers for personal use.  Our program also may increase your chances of getting a job. Participants will learn how to search the web, open and manage an email account, read and send emails, search for documents, and attach documents to emails. It also will help you ‘join the conversation’ by engaging in social media.  Participants will also learn how to use Microsoft Word to write documents.

An introduction to PowerPoint basics will be provided.
All tutors and students (past and present) are invited.

Join Ivan Tirado, PhD on May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10th at 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
Call to reserve your seat.

Thank you Great Beginnings Pre School for the book donation!  Executive Director, Tami Jackson (l) stands with students and teacher Michelle Zawadski (r).  Great Beginnings Pre-School is dedicated to providing a unique learning experience environment that insipres creativity and self expression, building a joy of learninbg and foundation of core values for future leaders.


What Milford means to me

When I first decided to become an Au pair, I dreamed of cities like Miami, New York or Seattle. I received plenty of requests from families in San Francisco but it didn’t matter because I fell in love with my family here in Milford. Milford? Where is that? Connecticut? I didn’t even know that there was a state with that name. So when I first arrived here in September 2012, I was quite curious as to how different the east coast would be in comparison to the west coast, since I already knew what the northwest states were like.  When I got to Milford, it just felt right. The weather was beautiful the day I got here – the sun was shining, the trees were all green and all I saw, when I arrived here in Milford, looked good to me. The next day I took Ryan (one of the twins I’m taking care of) for my own little Milford discovery walk. I remember walking past downtown to the duck pond and along the water – it was beautiful. I just loved it. It gave me a cozy feeling.

Although socializing and going out in my first year was quite impossible (since I was still 20 years old) I had plenty of time to discover the beauty of Milford. Since I’m from Berlin, Germany, I don’t really get the chance to enjoy the ocean, so I really appreciate Milford, because I can go on walks along the beaches, go to Charles Island and enjoy sunsets next to the water.

I also like the charm Milford conveys.  It sometimes even reminds me of European villages. When I finally turned 21 in June of last year, Milford got even more attractive to me. Socializing became all of a sudden so simple. Downtown Milford’s nightlife is the perfect mix from enjoying cocktails to dancing next to the water. Colony Grill’s outside bar and Indigo’s deck by the water are just places you need to check out during the summer. Also Citrus is a great spot to be. When you get to Citrus, you really should try the “Mad Monkey Margarita” – it’s delicious. I just love getting together with my friends and enjoying myself. Milford is really a great spot to do that.

Since I really love to discover new places, Milford really is perfectly located with its train station not even a 10 minute walk away from my house. A nonstop 1 ½ hour train ride straight to Grand Central Station makes it quick and easy for me to get to one of the world’s most exciting  metropolises  – New York City.

A girl’s shopping heart doesn’t need to suffer in Milford at all. A nice sized mall, Westfield Post Mall, is located nearby. Stores like H&M, Express, Forever 21 and Victoria’s Secret get a girl’s shopping fix satisfied.
Last year in September I flew back to Europe to visit my family and friends, but when I got back to Milford, I felt like I got back home. Beautiful beaches, nice trails with great trees and all their beautiful colors welcomed me back.
Although people might think that Milford is a little village – to me it’s a place filled with beauty and character – to me it’s home.

Student- Virginia Patricia Razzaq

Country- Germany

Tutor- Phyllis Gwatkin


The Education First/Educational Homestay Program is bringing 70 high school age boys and girls from France and Italy to Milford this summer.  They are looking for welcoming and caring families to host one or two of our students in their homes. The students will arrive on Thursday, July 3rd and depart on Tuesday, July 22nd. Students will be studying English at the Harborside Middle School in the mornings and participate in exciting fun-filled and cultural activities in the afternoons. The students are fully supervised from 8:00 AM until 5:30 PM on weekdays and will spend evenings and weekends with their host families. Below is the activities calendar for the students.
 
Do you have a week or more to host a child?  Would you welcome the opportunity to meet with the director to tell you more about the program and show you profiles of the students? For more information, call Harold Zawadski, 203-258-8585. 

 


 Literacy Center of Milford | 16 Dixon St, Milford, CT 06460 | (203) 878-4800

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