Autumn mornings: sunshine and crisp air, birds and calmness, year’s end and day’s beginnings.
Those lovely hours….
Each month we ask for your hours to be submitted. While we have mentioned the need for hours to report when doing grants, it actually is much, much more. CCLC is a volunteer organization with two part-time employees. The hours our volunteers spend demonstrates our commitment and support of CCLC’s mission. Those hours represent accountability; that accountability is reported in grants, official forms and even in presentations. Any time spent helping CCLC – tutoring, attending a CCLC meeting, attending an event, volunteering for a specific project – should be submitted. Now remembering to do so…here is a suggestion. Set an appointment reminder on your cell phone or computer. Each month you will get that reminder and when you hit snooze, you will get the reminder again!!
Much Needed Fundraisers/Donations
The Charles County Literacy Council (CCLC) continues to proudly serve adults in our community who are seeking to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. Our volunteers work tirelessly to ensure every adult learner has the opportunity to grow, achieve, and succeed.
However, like many small nonprofit organizations, we are facing funding hardships that threaten our ability to continue this important work. Grants and limited funding sources no longer cover the full scope of what is needed to provide tutoring, training materials, and outreach services to adults who depend on us.
That’s why we’re asking for your help. Your support — whether through a donation, sponsorship, or participation in our community events — helps keep literacy alive in Charles County. Every contribution makes a real difference in the lives of adults working to change their futures through learning.
Trivia With a Twist 2026
We’re excited to announce the return of our signature event — Trivia With a Twist 2026!
This fun-filled evening combines friendly competition, community spirit, and the shared goal of supporting adult literacy. Gather your friends, test your knowledge, and help raise awareness and funds for the programs that change lives every day.
It’s time for a no stress event night!
Returning–Trivia night fundraiser supporting CCLC’s adult literacy tutoring
January 26, 2026, 5-10 pm, at St. Mary’s School, Bryantown
$40 per person includes admission, heavy appetizers, sweets, beverages (Beer and wine available for purchase).
What to expect – evening of laughter, food, drinks, working with your team answering trivia questions.
Trivia questions – Will not be as hard as Jeopardy! No studying needed!
Variety of areas –general knowledge, pop culture, sports, history, food, literature
(after all we are the Literacy Council!)
So, gather your family, friends and colleagues (teams can consist of up to 6), come up with a fun, interesting team name for the trivia competition and come out for a winter event of good times .
Contact us for a team registration form! We would love to see you there.
Paying It Forward – CFC and MCC
CCLC participates in both the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and the Maryland Charity Campaign (MCC) — annual workplace giving programs for federal and state employees and retirees.
Your recurring contributions through these campaigns help sustain our adult literacy programs and outreach efforts throughout the year.
Federal employees or retirees: Combined Federal Campaign — use code 77322 to select CCLC.
Maryland state employees or retirees: Maryland Charity Campaign — use code 52-1525917 to select CCLC.
Together, we can continue empowering adults through literacy, building stronger families, and creating a more vibrant community.
Reaching Out
As you may well imagine, we are keeping busy. We have been fortunate to get out into the community recently to spread the word about CCLC. More details to come regarding our next public appearance!
Check out our Facebook Page by searching for @CharlesCountyLiteracyCouncil!
Future Workshop
We are presently looking at scheduling! More Information to come!
Tutor News
If you have any news of your adult learners, we would love to hear and share that news with others. Any accomplishment they make towards reaching their goals or even achieving that goal is newsworthy!
Happy Fall Y’All!!!