Learn To Read of St Johns County, Inc

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learn.toreadstjohns We are a volunteer-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides one-on-one literacy tutoring to individuals 16 years of age and older in St. Johns, Putnam, and Duval Counties. In addition to one-on-one tutoring in reading, math, writing and language arts, Learn to Read offers English for Speakers of Other Languages conversation classes and prepares students for the US Citizenship exam. All of our services are free and made possible through the generous support from United Way of St. Johns County, businesses, churches, corporate foundations, civic organizations, individuals and special events. For more information call 904-826-0011 or email us at [email protected].

We had a blast this past weekend at St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary Club's Rhythm and Ribs. We want to thank everyone who was able to come and support the Learn to Read booth! Stay tuned for the next event!

It's Kiss the Pig Contest Time! Checkout the Learn to Read booth at St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary Club's Rhythm and Ribs this weekend and meet Wilbur the Piglet and his Friends! Vote for your favorite team to give Wilbur a smooch on stage Saturday at 3:45 PM. Thank you, JB and Theresa Coomes and St Augustine Sunrise Rotary for making this fundraising event possible to fund adult literacy programs in St. Johns and Putnam Counties!

Learn to Read of St. Johns County President/CEO Ann Breidenstein announces her retirement. Breidenstein elected Board Chair effective July 1, 2021. Joseph P. Cinney assumes President/CEO position on July 1.

[St. Augustine, FL] – June 17, 2021 – Ann Breidenstein, President & CEO of Learn to Read of St. Johns County announced to the Board of Directors at its February Board Meeting of her plans to retire on June 30, 2021, after having served in that position since August 2013. Joseph P. Cinney, will be assuming the position of CEO effective July 1.

Joe Cinney is a graduate of Boston College, and the University of Miami Law school, where his daughter, Alexandria is currently a student. Cinney has also been affiliated with Port in the Storm, St Augustine, and most recently served as Academic Dean for St. Gerard Campus in St. Augustine. Cinney has been affiliated with Learn to Read since 2013, originally as a tutor, and most recently as a member of LTR’s Board of Directors.

Sid Ansbacher, current Board Chair, said, “Ann has honored us with her many years of service. We are excited to have Ann as Board Chair. She will continue to work with Joe, who has years of hands-on teaching experience and volunteerism at Learn to Read. We will miss Charlotte Ballard, Tutor/Student Coordinator, who is retiring after her years of loyal service to our clients, as well as to the community.”

Breidenstein said, “I have loved my tenure at Learn to Read working with exceptional boards, dedicated tutors, determined students, caring volunteers, community supporters, and having Charlotte by my side since day one. While I am stepping down from the CEO position, I am looking forward as Board Chair to working with the board and with Joe to continue the organization’s growth under Joe’s leadership in service to our adult learners. I am sincerely thankful for the friendship and support from many people throughout my professional life, and I wish to give special thanks to my husband, Mark, and my sons, Justin, Landon and Matt, for the sacrifices they made so that I could pursue and experience such a meaningful and treasured 30-plus nonprofit career.”

Cinney says he is “very much looking forward to carrying on the legacy that Ann has established, while investigating new opportunities for Learn to Read. This organization has an exceptionally talented Board of Directors and a wealth of excellent volunteers/tutors, so I am thrilled to be working with such an accomplished group of people.”

Learn to Read of St. Johns County was established in 1986 by the St. Augustine Branch of American Association of University Women. Learn to Read provides free one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteers in reading, math, GED prep, career certification programs, entrance to college degree programs, as well as English for Speakers of Other Languages and US Citizenship exam preparation for adult learners 16 years of age and above. By removing barriers to employment and higher education, adult learners are equipped to achieve academic and career goals that lead to a brighter financial future for themselves and their families. Learn to Read of St. Johns County is a partner agency of United Way of St. Johns County. For more information, please call 904-826-0011.



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We thank Dollar General Literacy Foundation for awarding Learn to Read of St. Johns County a grant to serve our students!

Yellow Glasses Project The Yellow Glasses Project is a program designed to help shine a light on literacy. When you buy, wear and share your yellow sunglasses from participating Dollar General stores, you will be helping the Dollar General Literacy Foundation build awareness and empower others through literacy and basic e...

Is your ducky in the race? Go to https://learntoreadstjohns.org/rubber-ducky-regatta-adoption/ and adopt your duck for only $5 to benefit Learn to Read and Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Charities! See fabulous prizes for top ducks and the last ducky to cross the finish line!

More prizes for lucky winners of the Rubber Ducky Regatta on May 16th! Golf and Jewels anyone?

Thank you for participating in Giving Day yesterday! You donated $1,930 - that will cover the cost of a lot of books! As a matter of fact, we will be able to pay for the GED exam in June for a homeless youth (who is employed) in St. Augustine who has been working very hard with his Learn to Read tutor to build a better future for himself. Join me in wishing him the best of luck. He and his tutor join me in THANKING YOU!

Five hours left in GivingDay2021! To support adult literacy in St. Johns County, please go to:
https://www.givegab.com/nonprofits/learn-to-read-of-st-johns-county-inc/

Thank you!

Starting Midnight tonight, for 24 hours, May 5, St. Augustine Giving Day promotes non-profits such as Learn to Read! Please join our team on May 5 by giving a donation (EVERY dollar matters!) by going to our page below!
https://www.givingday2021.com/organizations/learn-to-read-of-st-johns-county-inc