2024 Luncheon for Literacy

11:30 A.M. | April 23, 2024

Join us for inspiration and fellowship, and to make a difference in this community! Cape Fear Literacy Council’s annual Luncheon for Literacy helps to raise awareness of our region’s evolving education needs and provides crucial support for adult learners. The event features testimonials from students and volunteers, a Readers’ Theater performance, and a keynote presentation. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Council’s literacy and language programs, keeping them free for our students.

REGISTRATION FOR THE LUNCHEON IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!

Northside Church
2501 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

In honor of the Luncheon for Literacy and our 39th year, LiveOak Bank has made a generous commitment to match donations dollar-for-dollar— up to $39,000!

Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant impact on our adult learners. Donate Now!

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Special Guest Speaker: JASON MOTT

Guests will enjoy a keynote presentation by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jason Mott, whose fourth novel “Hell of a Book” won the National Book Award for Fiction.

A poet and novelist, Jason holds a BFA and MFA from UNC Wilmington, where he is an associate professor of creative writing. His works also include “The Returned” (adapted for television as "Resurrection"). A 2024 NEA Creative Writing Fellow, Mott uses insightful storytelling to explore the human condition with depth and beauty.

A North Carolina native from the town of Bolton, Jason will be on hand to sign copies of his books, including “The Returned” and “Hell Of A Book,” immediately following the event. Books sold by Pomegranate Books.

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Sponsor the Luncheon

CFLC presents opportunities for businesses to partner with us and invest in our Adult Education programs. We proudly highlight our sponsors at the event and on social channels.

Collaborating with the Literacy Council allows our partners to connect with our community, increase brand visibility, and show your company’s commitment to addressing adult low literacy. This powerful event offers attendees a unique occasion to network with local professionals and community leaders at every level!

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Host a Table

Thank you for your interest in serving as a Table Host for the 2024 Luncheon for Literacy. Table hosts commit to filling a table of eight with family, friends, and associates interested in learning more about supporting our work. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit our Adult Education programs, keeping them free for our students. We appreciate your support of our mission!

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