Turning Pages Turns 50

We give thanks to all for being able to help adults in the Columbia area for 50 years raise their literacy levels; but moreover, through literacy training, helping adults make changes in their lives, in their workplaces, and in their communities that have improved the quality of life for all.

Debbie Yoho, former director of Turning Pages will be our featured speaker and actor and comedian Hal Guyon will make a special appearance.

We will gather on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 6 – 8 pm at the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 2062 N. Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204.

If you have been involved with Turning Pages or are interested in what we do, we would love for you to join us. Please RSVP by phone 803-782-1210 or email literacycolumbia@gmail.com

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TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 10 am – 12:30 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Turning Pages will be welcoming new volunteer tutors to a Tutor Orientation session on Saturday, May 13, from 10-12:30 at our central location in the First Christian Church, 2062 Beltline Boulevard (park in the lower church parking lot across the street from ACE Hardware and Casa-Linda Restaurant). Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at literacycolumbia@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

We at Turning Pages look forward to having you on our team of volunteers, our life-blood, as we help adult learners turn the page to their own possibilities with one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring.

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form
Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

The session is recommended for all prospective volunteers who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, computer skills, ESL–English as a Second Language, and GED prep). The session is free. Here’s your opportunity to help an adult turn the pages to their own opportunities.

Please RSVP

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page or by contacting us at 803-782-1210.

Midlands Gives May 2, 2017

Help our organization grow by giving on May 2, 2017 as part of Midlands Gives. Details are located at the MidlandsGives website.

How will the Midlands Gives dollars raised impact this organization?
Contributions will provide our learners custom-designed materials, resources, and technology for reading, writing, ESL and GED preparation. Contributions will also provide tutors with best practices and technology for training their learners to meet their unique needs.

Mission Statement
To enable functionally illiterate adults in Richland and Lexington counties to acquire the literacy and life skills necessary to participate productively in their homes, workplaces, and community.

How does this organization impact its community?
By offering customized one-on-one and small group literacy training for adults, we will reduce the illiteracy rate of the population served and improve their standard of living, thereby adding productive citizens to the workforce and raising the overall quality of life in the community.

Turning Pages is partnering with the Flight Deck Restaurant located just off Hwy-378/Sunset Blvd and Hwy-6 at 109 Old Chapin Road, Lexington, SC. Flight Deck owners Angela and Ted Stambolitis are long term supporters of adult literacy in the Midlands. Learn more about Turning Pages at our information kiosk at the entrance to this top rated restaurant. Stop for lunch between 11 am and 2 pm.

Celebrating Thoreau in South Carolina – 2/25/2017

Thoreau: A 200th Birthday Celebration
Date: Saturday, February 25th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Neglia Hall 1529 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29202 for directions use Google Maps.

Join us for stories, music and fun!
In honor of nature-lover Henry David Thoreau, there will be a hands-on presentation of animal artifacts from the Congaree National Park, a storyteller and book giveaways for participating children.

Presented by Turning Pages, Congaree National Forest, SC Department of Education, and SC Center for Children’s Books and Literacy.

Turning Pages’ director Chris Mathews will be reading two books for children about Thoreau.

Former Director John Myers has organized this commemoration of Thoreau’s 200th birthday.

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 am – 12:30 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: SATURDAY, October 22, 2016 from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Turning Pages will be welcoming new volunteer tutors to a Tutor Orientation session on Saturday, October 22, from 10-12:30 at our central location in the First Christian Church, 2062 Beltline Boulevard (park in the lower church parking lot across the street from ACE Hardware and Casa-Linda Restaurant). Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at literacycolumbia@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

We at Turning Pages look forward to having you on our team of volunteers, our life-blood, as we help adult learners turn the page to their own possibilities with one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring.

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form
Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

Please RSVP

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 10 am – 12:30 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: SATURDAY, June 4, 2016 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form
Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

Please RSVP

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page

Opening Doors Video

Please check out this video about Turning Pages that was created by University of South Carolina students David Wood and Sarah Grenci. They did a wonderful job showing what Turning Pages does.

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Community Service Award

We are so excited to announce that the University of South Carolina (USC) Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented the Community Service Award to Turning Pages on May 13, 2015. The award is given to non-profit organizations in the Midlands who have impacted their community in positive ways. The honor goes to all of Turning Pages volunteers and learners who made this possible. Chris Mathews accepted the award for Turning Pages.

The award was even mentioned in an article by the Columbia Star.

Chris Mathews and Gina McLuen, who nominated Turning Pages for the award:

Sylvia Waldron presenting the award to Chris Mathews:

Community Service Award:

Chapter Members:

Midlands Gives May 5th

Help our organization grow by giving on May 5, 2015 as part of Midlands Gives. Details are located at the MidlandsGives website.

How will the Midlands Gives dollars raised impact this organization?
Contributions will provide our learners custom-designed materials, resources, and technology for reading, writing, ESL and GED preparation. Contributions will also provide tutors with best practices and technology for training their learners to meet their unique needs.

Mission Statement
To enable functionally illiterate adults in Richland and Lexington counties to acquire the literacy and life skills necessary to participate productively in their homes, workplaces, and community.

How does this organization impact its community?
By offering customized one-on-one and small group literacy training for adults, we will reduce the illiteracy rate of the population served and improve their standard of living, thereby adding productive citizens to the workforce and raising the overall quality of life in the community.

Holiday Bazaar to Benefit Local Nonprofits

Friends, I’m happy to announce that we are receiving some support from Trinity Episcopal. They have chosen us as a beneficiary of their Holiday Bazaar. Please come support the Bazaar on Saturday November 9th from 10 to 2 PM at 1100 Sumter Street. There will be family activities and games, delicious food, AND you can get a jump on your shopping lists while supporting several local charities and nonprofits. Hope to see you there