The Family Literacy Center
The Honest Abe Golf Tournament 2024
The Honest Abe Classic Golf Tournament, hosted by the town of Lincoln, returned for the second year on Columbus Day weekend. According to organizers, the event raised $10,000 dollars for the Lincoln Family Literacy Center through donations from golfers, local businesses and residents.
12 Gives Back!
Each month, WPRI 12, along with Somerset Federal Credit Union, honors those who make a difference in the community. In August, Channel 12 recognized staff members at The Family Literacy Center.
WPRI 12’s Melissa Sardelli delivered thanks and recognition on behalf of the TV station, the sponsor, and the community.
12 Gives Back – a way to simply say THANK YOU to those making a difference. Check out the interview: https://www.wpri.com/community/12-gives-back/12-gives-back-the-family-literacy-center/
Learn 365' brings new life to the Family Literacy Center
LINCOLN – Since implementing the recent Learn 365 initiative, directors at Manville’s Family Literacy Center say they’ve seen increased confidence and growth among students.
For more than 20 years, The Family Literacy Center, a nonprofit organization, has served the children and families of the community, providing educational assistance, year-round, at no cost.
According to its website, the mission of the FLC, located at 12 Park Way, is to “empower children, young adults, and their families to enhance the quality of their lives through education, support, advocacy, and opportunity.”
Golf Tournament Honest Abe Golf Tournament
Thank you for supporting the “Honest Abe Golf Tournament”, held on October 8-9th, 2023. With your generous giving, the event raised funds ($10,000) to support the Family Literacy’s mission, which ensures every family is provided for, regardless of a family’s income. The weather was ideal, laughs were plentiful and lasting memories were made. We would like to extend our gratitude to Administrator Phil Gould, Scott Winslow and Grace Gervais of The Lincoln Parks & Rec Department, Jackie Dionne and the entire “Honest Abe” committee for your countless hours planning and accomplishing the intended goals of fun, community and raising funds. Also, thank you Bob Turner for your generous food donation and support. Our appreciation is also extended to the local businesses and organizations that sponsored “tee’s” and the incredible donations for our raffles. We would be remiss had we not mentioned our gracious hosts of the tournament; Doug Vaughan and the entire staff of Bogey’s at Fairlawn Golf Course truly outdid themselves and provided a picturesque venue! Three simple words define The Family Literacy Center – Learn, Grow & Community. Together, the three encompasses the “hidden treasure” that beholds in Manville. The FLC provides a safe and nurturing environment to children and their families to elevate educational opportunities and empowering lives through education, support, advocacy and opportunity. In closing, we are truly humbled by the overwhelming generosity of those that planned, volunteered, participated or just came out to join in the fun! Our “FLC Family” is so very grateful and thankful. “Community is about doing something together, that makes belonging matter” –Brian Solis
With deep gratitude,
Kelley Dwyer, Director
Terri-Lynn Longpre, Assistant Director
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High School Volunteers
The FLC offers daily after-school homework assistance from grades 1-12, including an afternoon snack. We offer one on one assistance with at-risk students, tutoring and have an open communication with teachers and principals to assist with graduation requirements such as exhibition projects. In collaboration with Lincoln High School, we offer volunteer service hours to high school students.
Students are also employed as “homework assistants” These students must be honor roll students in good standing, both academically and socially. These assistants will provide additional support to all students, ensuring completion of homework, and encouraging participation in IXL learning modules in either Math and/or ELA. With the focus on improving academic performance and bridging learning gaps, these assistants will play a vital role in helping students understand and complete their assignments effectively.