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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2005
Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Free adult literacy summer program for Hogan's Creek area registration June 4
HUD grant-funded program part of “Great Neighborhoods Project”

What:	“Literacy Kickoff Reading Rally” Registration for summer adult literacy course
When:	Saturday, June 4, noon–2 p.m.
Where:	St. John’s Lutheran Church 1950 Silver Street (in Springfield)
Cost:	Free. Refreshments, books and prizes available to registrants.
Details:	The Reading Rally will kick-off the Great Neighborhoods Project adult literacy site at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Springfield, Durkeeville and Lower eastside residents are invited to participate in no-cost weekly tutoring sessions to improve their reading and computer information skills, and workshops to better understand their finances, homeownership preparation and maintenance. Sessions begin June 16, meeting Thursday nights from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Faculty and students will provide the tutoring and instruction, led by Professor Nadine Whitfield and hosted by Rev. William Hamilton. Freddie Mac, the local HUD office, Potter’s House and Fresh Ministries are providing the financial and home ownership workshops. Other partners include Fresh Ministries, Andrew Jackson High School, A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology, Jacksonville Urban League, Potter’s House, and MADDADS. The “Great Neighborhoods Project” is a community initiative headed up by Florida Community College and some 30 community partners—businesses, non-profits, churches, educational institutions and city agencies. With a start-up grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of University Partnerships and matches from the College and its partners, community outreach services have been created in the areas of adult literacy, technical assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations for Hogans Creek neighborhoods. For more information about “Great Neighborhoods” contact Dr. Kathryn Birmingham at 904.632.3026.