Learning Lab Blog

As we get reacy for Lunch for Literacy tomorrow, I am reminded just how relevant and personal this fight against illiteracy is.  A literate population is always a critical first step to a healthy and prosperous community and now with our current economy, it rings more true than ever. Yes, Learning Lab prepares willing and eager people for our local workforce and helps these people get a job so they can be self sufficient. But the human impact is so much larger than that.    

These are adults who want to improve their lives. They are not helpless or dumb. They are looking for something better and they look to Learning Lab as that path forward. They want to be able to read to their children before bed. They seek to be able to do simple things like pay bills correctly or accurately read the label on medications for their family. These people want to be able to help their kids with homework so the torch of illiteracy will not be passed down from generation to generation. Our mission is more than simply helping these people secure a  job in a horrible economy.  Together with your support, we can help them seek out a better life.    

By donating to the Learning Lab (whether it is your time or your funds) you are guiding willing people to self sufficiency.  And without the Learning Lab’s open doors, these people might not have any place to go for help. I am impressed by the passion of the people who support the Learning Lab and the wonderful things they do for our community and its people.  If you are able, please consider donating and learning about more ways you can help.

See you tomorrow!

Jamee Cooper
Drake Cooper and Learning Lab Board of Directors