Cape Fear Literacy Council

August is National Make a Will Month, and we think it's important to talk about it.

Here's why:

End of life plans allow donors to make a significant contribution that may not have been possible during the donor’s lifetime, ensuring a lasting impact for the causes they care about. In this way, donors continue to shape their communities in meaningful ways, even after they are gone.

Making a will doesn't have to feel overwhelming.
You can speak to your lawyer or explore free educational resources that can help you make informed decisions for your future--and ours.

Here are some educational resources that may help:
💙www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/article/writing-your-own-will-how-it-works
💙thelegalguide.org/how-write-will-step-step-example/

Tonight from 5-8pm at Good Hops. Don't miss out on beautiful books and puzzles from just $1-$3! 💙 Every dollar raised goes toward supporting CFLC's FREE adult education programs.

CFLC honors the memory of long-time volunteer and literacy champion, Geneva Reid.

Geneva started tutoring in the Adult Literacy program in 2004 as soon as she retired to Wilmington. Over 15 years, she taught students 1-on-1 and helped lead the Tutor Training Team. Hundreds of volunteer tutors remember Geneva as their workshop teacher; they described her as “vibrant, inspiring, and impressive.” Later, Geneva joined the Board of Directors and, with husband Frank, was a member of the Literacy Trust 100.

Geneva was a caring teacher, a passionate advocate for education, and a dear friend. We will miss her brilliant mind and kind heart; we’re forever grateful that she shared them purposefully with the Literacy Council.

There will be a celebration of Geneva's life at Church of the Servant on September 12th at 3:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to one of the non-profits Geneva was involved in: Cape Fear Literacy Council, the Dance Cooperative, Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, WHQR, Adult Scholars at UNCW, and the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning (OLLI) at UNCW.

Today we're celebrating! We recently received a $1,000 Spark Good local grant from Walmart Store #1392, Walmart Wilmington - Sigmon Rd. This grant supports our work to provide free education to adult learners in our community. CFLC gives students the skills to improve employment opportunities, navigate healthcare systems, and obtain their GED or U.S. citizenship, and much more! Thank you, Walmart!

When things are heating up, we keep it cool at the Literacy Council with a Summer Ice Cream Social for our students and tutors.

This summer, Dairy Queen generously donated 60 servings of ice cream + delicious toppings for our enjoyment! Thank you Dairy Queen for spreading joy in your community. 💙🍦