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South Baldwin Literacy Council
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 South Baldwin Literacy Council was established in 1985 as a
volunteer-based, non-profit organization. SBLC serves a 750-square-mile area
in South Alabama, from I-10 South to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the Fish
River near Mobile Bay, East to the Florida line.
SBLC is incorporated as a 503(c)(3) non-profit organization. The
activities of the Council are managed by a 16-member volunteer Board of
Directors, which meets monthly. The office is staffed by a Coordinator,
Lynda Folks, assisted by volunteers. |
SBLC is proud to be a United Way agency (since 1986). Additional funding comes from a state video rental tax, which was passed thanks to the efforts of State Representative Steve McMillan. Another important source of funds is our annual fundraiser, MAGNOLIA MADNESS, usually held in the spring, on the grounds of the beautiful Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast. Tickets are sold for the event, which features wine and cheese, and a wide variety of delicious home-baked hors d'oeuvres. To add to the fun, many local merchants and other supporters donate items for a silent auction. The next MAGNOLIA MADNESS is scheduled for April 6, 2003. We are also grateful for the many businesses, civic groups, churches and individuals who support our efforts by their donations. The Northern and Western parts of Baldwin County are served by other literacy councils, and SBLC was instrumental in the formation of the Baldwin Literacy Coalition in 1999, in order to better serve the literacy needs of Baldwin County. Representatives of North Baldwin, Eastern Shore and South Baldwin Literacy Councils meet on a regular basis in order to discuss matters of mutual interest and to plan joint events, such as tutor in-service sessions.
SBLC publishes a newsletter, Partners in Literacy, as well as a student newsletter. Please contact the agency to have your name added to the mailing list. SBLC maintains an extensive library of supplementary audio, video and written materials for use by tutors and learners. The Council has also published an illustrated version of the Alabama Driver’s Manual for low-level readers, which is accompanied by an audio tape. A computer lab with a variety of software is available for use by learners and their tutors. |
An
important event in the history of SBLC took place in the year 2000. After
many years of searching, SBLC was finally able to purchase a house in which
to carry on its activities. The purchase was made jointly with Habitat for
Humanity,
which shares the facility. Thanks to Habitat and SBLC volunteers, all
necessary renovations were made, and SBLC moved into its new home in May,
2000.