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Events Meet the Authors Ready . Set . Spell . Calling all sponsors, spellers and fans! We need your support for the 23rd annual Spelling Bee for Literacy on March 14, 2025! Your participation helps us continue to improve the reading, writing, math, technology, and ESL skills of adults in our communities. Spellers Five teams with up to three people per team will compete for the title of 2025 Literacy Spelling Bee Champion. The winning team will be awarded the coveted Traveling Trophy. Fans Come relax, dine, and “bee’ entertained in support of literacy. The evening will feature a delicious meal, silent auction, and a lively competition among five talented spelling teams, all at The History Place, 1008 Arendell St., Morehead City. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. with refreshments. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Dinner-only tickets are available in advance for $35 per person. Call 252.808.2020 or visit us at 4907 Bridges Street Extension, Suite C Morehead City, NC 28557 Sponsorship Levels Queen Bee: $1,000 Four RSVP dinner tickets. Name on Queen Bee Wall. Ad in Bee Program. Honeycomb: $500 Two RSVP dinner tickets. Name on Honeycomb Wall. Ad in Bee Program. Bee Team: $250 Six RSVP dinner tickets. Winning team name inscribed on the Traveling Trophy and Bee Champions’ plaque. Ad in Bee Program. Bee Hive: $200 Two RSVP dinner tickets. Name on Bee Hive Wall. Ad in Bee Program. ABeeCs for Literacy: $100 Sponsor a letter from A to Z. Name on Alphabet Wall. Ad in Bee Program. 'Bee' a Part The annual Spelling Bee for Literacy is our biggest source of funding, and your participation will help us continue to improve the reading, writing, math, technology, and ESL skills of adults in our communities. Whether you sponsor with a monetary donation, participate on a team, or just come for the dinner, auction and fun, all proceeds go directly to help us build better communities by educating adults in need.

Carteret Literacy Council Learn to read. Read to learn. OUR PROGRAMS Making a Difference FOR STUDENTS The Future Looks Bright DONATIONS Making Change Possible TUTORS & OTHER VOLUNTEERS Empowering People ABOUT US Carteret Literacy Council has become a beacon for adults seeking to improve their literacy, by giving them pathways to essential skills.The council emphasizes the inclusive nature of its services, catering to individuals from many different countries, reflecting a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds.Success for the individuals and families we serve rests on a collective community approach that shapes a path to a thriving life. We are committed to the success of our students, staff, volunteers, and the program. Trust and integrity: Our students, colleagues, community partners, funders, and donors entrust us to fulfill our mission and we believe that it is our duty to be worthy of that trust.Inspire possibilities: Our programs inspire adults to realize their potential by meeting them where they are and helping them set and meet their own goals. In the News CLC receives $8,000 grant from Dollar General foundation The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the Carteret Literacy Council an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy. “We are both honored and humbled by the generosity of Dollar General. It is with their continued support that we are able to continue to address illiteracy in Carteret County by providing free one-on-one tutoring,” said Debbie Dillon, Literacy Activities Director. With a population of approximately 69,000 in Carteret County, 14 percent of adults lack basic literacy skills and 12.5 percent of residents live below poverty level. Since 1984, it has been the mission of the Carteret Literacy Council to reduce illiteracy by training volunteers to become tutors and work with students to improve life skills, improve reading, writing and math skills, along with GED preparedness, English as a Second Language studies and citizenship prep. We are introducing new modules to include digital and workplace literacy. With the support of corporate grants, foundations and individual donations, the council will continue to strive for victory over illiteracy. “Consistent with our mission of serving others, we are excited to provide these organizations with funding to further literacy and education across the communities we call home,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO. “It is always so exciting to see the true and meaningful impact the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has on both children and adults looking to improve their lives through literacy.” This local grant award is part of over $7.1 million in grants awarded to more than 900 schools, nonprofits and organizations across the 43 states that Dollar General serves. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $120 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 7.3 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education. 2024 Spelling Bee Success The 22nd annual Spelling Bee for Literacy is in the books and raised close to $20,000 to help individuals in our community reach their literacy goals! Its not too early to start thinking about the 2025 bee and assembling a stellar team for the March event. Your participation will help us continue to improve the reading, writing, math, technology, and ESL skills of adults in our communities. Whether you sponsor with a monetary donation, participate on a team, or just come for the dinner, the silent auction, and fun, all proceeds go directly to help us build better communities by educating adults in need. Stay tuned for more! Accessibility Statement The Carteret Literacy Council is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Conformance The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requir ements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Carteret Literacy Council is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. Feedback We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Carteret Literacy Council. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website: Phone: 1.252.808.2020 E-mail: carteretliteracy@carteretliteracy.org Visitor Address: 4907 Bridges Street Extension, Suite C, Morehead City, NC 28557

Help Promote Literacy The Carteret Literacy Council was established in 1984 as a 501(c)3 organization. We have one paid part-time staff member. All the rest are volunteers – tutors, board members, and others. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, click here . We do not receive any state or federal monies. Our funding comes from direct donations, council memberships, sponsorships and grants, and fundraising activities like the annual Literacy Bee. These provide the learning materials given to our adult students and cover our office overhead costs. You can help us raise awareness, just by booking us to speak to your civic organization or church group. We would love to share the powerful impact we have made in our communities and how you can become a part of that effort. MAKE A DONATION Every Contribution Counts VOLUNTEER Be a Part of Real Change Why partner with us? It is an effective return on your investment. Partnership identifies you as actively engaged in improving the educational level of the community. Partnership promotes your business as one that embraces the power of literacy to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and sustain themselves as productive citizens. Please consider making a tax deductible donation today! Call us at 252.808.2020 or email carteretliteracy@carteretliteracy.org to learn more. Our Sponsors We couldn't do what we do without the generous support of our donors and sponsors. Their contributions help us achieve our mission of reducing illiteracy in our communities and helping citizens reach their potential. Carteret County Government Carteret-Craven Electric Foundation Carteret Community Foundation Dollar General Literacy Foundation Town of Morehead City The Nora Roberts Foundation ProLiteracy Walmart Nora Roberts Foundation

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Welcome! If you or someone you know needs help with reading, writing, ESL, or math, you are in the right place. The Carteret Literacy Council provides free, confidential one-on-one tutoring for adults in Carteret County. Whether you want to improve your English speaking or writing skills, prepare for a job interview, or get your GED, our trained tutors are here to help. Get started on your learning adventure by clicking the button below. Fill out the application, and email it to carteretliteracy@carteretliteracy.org , or visit us at 4907 Bridges Street Ext., Suite C, Morehead City, NC 28557 Start Now How we help. Every student is unique, with different goals and needs. We strive to create a welcoming environment that encourages learning, while working one-on-one with students to help them reach their personalized objectives. We focus on enabling adult learners to function within the frameworks of their own life situations. When connecting students with tutors, we consider factors such as personality, availability, and even professional backgrounds. By aligning students and tutors with shared interests or experiences, the council creates a conducive learning environment that goes beyond language acquisition.

Literacy lifts lives. Give the gift of English language skills. We need dedicated and motivated volunteers who want to help change lives. Sharing the gift of English with a motivated student brings satisfaction to both tutor and student. Students improve their level of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English. This leads to better jobs, promotions, higher education, citizenship, starting a business, helping children with homework. A tutor empowers students to become more productive members of our communities. There is no doubt: tutors find tremendous satisfaction in helping motivated and grateful students improve their skills and succeed. Tutors & Volunteers Our tutors volunteer their time and expertise to help combat illiteracy in our communities. They undergo special training to meet the needs of adult learners. They are carefully vetted and are passionate about helping others. We rely on a host of other volunteers to help us with outreach, office organization, marketing and communications, technical assistance, and more. Whatever your talent, we have a volunteer opportunity for you! Email your completed form to carteretliteracy@carteretliteracy.org , or you can mail it or drop it at our office: 4907 Bridges Street Extension, Suite C, Morehead City, NC 28557 Become a Tutor Be a Volunteer For tutors only Access this form to submit your student contact and evaluation information. Student Evaluation Tutor Volunteer Time Access this form to submit your volunteer hours.