A message from our Presenting Sponsor, Joel Hickman - President, KeyBank of Idaho
If you know me, you know I’m the proud parent of two great daughters. When my daughters were younger, one of the great pleasures was being able to read them bedtime stories, yet, the real truth was Marianne, my wife, was better at it than me.
Unfortunately, not every parent in our state is able to take part in what for many of us is a simple, yet essential, part of parenthood. That’s because 11% of Idaho residents lack basic literacy skills.
As an active member of our community, that statistic bothers me. As a parent who read to his children, that statistic saddens me. But now, as a parent of two grown daughters who are succeeding in life, it concerns me when I hear of children not getting the same opportunities to grow.
The Learning Lab is doing something about it. The Learning Lab is tackling adult, family and child illiteracy head on. Each year, over 300 students are enrolled in one of Learning Lab’s literacy classes. From GED preparation to providing workplace skills to preschool programs, Learning Lab is making a difference.
And, you can too. I’d like to invite you to join the Learning Lab and KeyBank at “Lunch For Literacy 2010” on February 5 at the Boise Centre. This annual event will raise much needed funds to support the Learning Lab’s programs in 2010. It’s a chance for you to stand with KeyBank and others in support of eradicating illiteracy in our community.
I hope to see you on Friday for the Lunch for Literacy!
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