Members of the Fall River Adult Literacy Partnership held their first meeting of the 2007-2008 academic year on November 13, 2007 at Bristol Community College (BCC). Center for Adult Education and Workplace Literacy director Diane McMullen distributed new desk reference guides to members of the Partnership with the request that they distribute them at various locations throughout the community. "This is a comprehensive guide to all of the resources that are available to adults needing literacy services," noted McMullen. The guide includes information on literacy programs offered by YouthBuild, SER-Jobs, 21st Century, My turn, YMCA Even Start, HealthFirst, Steppingstone, Career Center, May Institute, Citizens for Citizens, Immigrant Assistance, Stanley Street Treatment and Resources, United Neighbors and the Fall River Housing Authority in addition to resources provided through BCC. For copies of the guide or for more information, contact Ms. McMullen at 508-678-2811, Ext. 2274.
 

(Top row) Adult Literacy program director Diane McMullen and Victor Tavares of SER-Jobs pass out folders with multiple copies of the new guide to literacy services to Partnership members. (Middle row) Ms. McMullen talks about how the guide is arranged while Steve Dorney of the Fall River Schools after-school programs and Rev. Don Mier of First Baptist Church listen. (Bottom row, left) Victor Tavares points out the possible places that the guide can be placed to ensure that people in Fall River learn about the many opportunities for literacy education.