Notice on COVID-19 March 27, 2020 In an effort to honor LSW’s commitment to a safe learning experience for everyone, we have an important update on LSW programming. Since our last update letter, new information about the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to evolve rapidly, including an emergency declaration by the governor […]
Notice on COVID-19 March 11, 2020 LSW is committed to providing a safe learning experience for everyone who enters our doors. There are growing concerns about the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and, in an effort to keep you healthy and prevent the spread of germs, we are sharing some important information. Please read with […]
Although she is shy about receiving recognition, Kathy Erdman, Literary Services’ March Volunteer of the Month, is well deserving of our sincere gratitude for her steadfast and compassionate support of our students and tutors! Because of her experience in language development and working one-on-one with individuals, Kathy began her service to LSW as a tutor […]
Although the dark gray days of February are upon us, a particularly dedicated volunteer with an illuminating spirit shines through. Join us in recognizing Susanne DeBerry Cole as Literacy Services’ February Volunteer of the Month. Susanne’s inspiration to volunteer with us was sparked after she moved to downtown Milwaukee a few years ago. She would […]
As we ring in the new year and reflect on all of the accomplishments of Literacy Services’ students, staff, and volunteers in 2019, we are more than happy to recognize our 5th Volunteer of the Month in our 55th year. Let’s celebrate Dave Georgenson as avolunteer leader essential in designing our Career Advisory Service. Dave […]
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Generation after generation, the quest for these unalienable rights has always been the driving force propelling millions of hearts across the oceans towards a better future. It was no different for Karyna and me when we decided to leave our country, family, and friends behind and start […]
Literacy Services of Wisconsin and Greater Waukesha Literacy Merge to Strengthen Adult Education and Workforce Development Services in Southeast Wisconsin Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW) and Greater Waukesha Literacy (GWL), two nonprofit community-based organizations providing adult education programs in Southeastern Wisconsin, have combined operations to expand opportunities for adults looking to increase job readiness skills, gain […]
Help choose nominees for the 2020 Inspiration Awards! Each year, LSW honors amazing people whose commitment to adult education is simply awe-inspiring. You know the heartwarming stories of our dedicated students and tutors firsthand. We need your help to nominate these inspiring individuals for each of our five award categories. Student of Inspiration Adult Basic […]
Non-profit collaboration earns national award for distributing mobile literacy apps in Milwaukee Milwaukee, WIS. – Milwaukee Knowledge Exchange (MKE), a partnership between Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW) and YWCA Southeast Wisconsin (SEW), was announced as a finalist Monday (April 1st) in the Adult Literacy XPRIZE Communities Competition. The $1 Million Communities Competition is an important […]
Amor Towles, author of A Gentleman in Moscow Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:00 pm Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave Doors open at 6:00 pm Literacy Services is pleased to partner with Boswell Book Company as they celebrate their tenth anniversary with American novelist Amor Towles. Tickets include a paperback copy of A Gentleman in Moscow, which may be donated to […]