VALF Grant Program

VALF has decided to focus most of our effort this year on securing donations to award grants for volunteer literacy programs in Florida. We are starting a 2nd round of grants for volunteer literacy programs in 2009 and want to give everyone a chance to donate. Last year we awarded three grants of $300 using money donated by board members and from our membership income. This year we are doubling the program, and plan to award 6 $500 grants, at a minimum.
We already have a $1,000 pledge for the program. We are also establishing a program to honor Jack Newell, a long time leader in volunteer and family literacy. Joses DeMoranville, VALF Vice President and former adult student, is soliciting donations from companies. We just received $100 from Wally Amos, a national promoter of literacy, motivational speaker and founder of the Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Please consider giving $100 or more for our grant program. We know volunteer literacy programs are an efficient, cost effective way to reach the lowest level adults. Go to our wiki to see who received grants last year. We also know they are struggling in these difficult times.
We are asking for donations by December 31, 2008 or earlier. Donations are tax deductible. To donate, print this off and fill in the following information.


Volunteers for Adult Literacy in Florida (VALF) DONATION ">Name:________________________________

Address ______________________________

City _______________________ State _____________ Zip Code __________

E-Mail ______________________

Phone _______________________

Fax _________________________

Check Amount Enclosed:

$50 _____

$75______

$100_____

$200_____

$300

$500_____

Other Amount ________

I would like my donation to go to:
_____ the basic grant program
_____ the Jack Newell Volunteer Literacy Grant Program
____day to day funding for VALF

By December 31, 2008, please make the check out to:

Literacy Florida!, Inc.

2925 Optimist Drive, Suite A

Marianna, Florida 32448

For more information, contact Sandy Newell, 850-245-6624 or literacyflorida@hotmail.com.