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DUE TO THE ANTICIPATED IMF RIOTS IN DOWNTOWN, WASHINGTON, D.C.
HOST ORGANIZATIONS ANNOUNCE DATE CHANGE
from Saturday, September 29, 2001 to SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 13, 2001
WHAT:
First Annual 3k Walk for Literacy
WHO:
Hosted by UDC, State Education Agency, Adult Education (SEA) and the
Booker T. Washington Public Charter School
MEDIA PARTNER: 9Eyewitness
News (W*USA Channel 9-TV)
SPONSORS: Industrial
Bank of Washington
Fannie Mae Foundation
Fresh Fields
Barnes & Nobles
Glory
Foods
Mid Atlantic Coca Cola
Media Sponsors: DC Department of Human Services, DC Department of Employment
Services,
and Workforce Investment
Council
WHEN:
Saturday,
October 13, 2001, 7:00 a.m. check-in; 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
(downtown) Walk
Route Start: MLK, Jr. Library, 9th & G Strs, NW
WHY:
The Walk for Literacy 2001 will heighten awareness of low literacy and
its impact on the community while raising funds to support area adult education
service providers. D.C. has the highest percentage (37%) in the U.S. of adults
in need of significant literacy skills enhancement.
Further, it is estimated that over 130,000 residents are in immediate
need of literacy skills, and the numbers increase as data collection is
enhanced.
COST:
General Registration - $20 per general entry; $30 per entry after Sept.
15th
Student,
Enrolled Adult Learners and Senior Citizen Registration - $10 per entry
SEA, Adult Education promotes adult education to enhance literacy skills. SEA administers public and private funds for critical programs in the District of Columbia that provide adult literacy services to area residents.
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