Southwestern Illinois College recently hosted two incredible Family Literacy Nights, bringing families from diverse language and cultural backgrounds together to celebrate the joy of reading. These events offered a welcoming space for children to listen to engaging stories, while parents received valuable resources to support their family’s reading journey at home. Each child had the opportunity to select books to take home, along with an assortment of fun and practical supplies, including pens, pencils, notebooks, stickers, and snacks.
As part of Thrivent’s commitment to the community, Ryleigh Farar, Eckhardt Financial Group’s newest receptionist extraordinaire, led an Action Team to support SWIC in their endeavor to promote literacy. Thrivent Action Teams empower Thrivent clients with membership to lead volunteer projects that support causes they care about. These projects can take the form of fundraisers, educational events, or service activities. Thrivent provides resources to help kick-start these initiatives, including up to $250 in seed money, "Live Generously" T-shirts, and promotional materials.
A highlight of the evening was Ryleigh's dynamic reading of "David Gets in Trouble," which captivated young listeners. Thanks to her leadership, her action team provided not only the delicious food but also children’s shirts as a special takeaway for participating families. These nights were a wonderful reminder of the power of community and literacy in shaping bright futures!
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