Released on: September 16, 2008, 12:08 am

Press Release Author: archana

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: Dallas Mayor and Mrs. Tom Leppert are serving as Honorary
Co-chairs of the
8th Annual Champions of Literacy Luncheon presented by CITI on September
18, 2008.


Press Release Body:
Dallas Mayor and Mrs. Tom Leppert are serving as Honorary Co-chairs of the
8th Annual Champions of Literacy Luncheon presented by CITI on September
18, 2008. The luncheon will take place at the historic Scottish Rite Library
and Museum in downtown Dallas. Proceeds from the luncheon support the Adult
and Family Literacy programs of Literacy Instruction for Texas.


About Company:
Founded in 1961 by the local chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women,
Literacy Instruction for Texas has grown into one of the largest and most widely
respected adult literacy education programs in the United States. After ten years in
the Wilson Historic District, LIFT moved to its learning center at 2121 Main Street
in June 2003. Growth in number of participants is phenomenal. Between 2004 and the
end of 2007, the number of adult learners participating in LIFT programs increased
by 292% from 2,103 to 6,141. In the past year alone, LIFT has served more than 6,800
adult learners.


Web Site: http://http://www.lift-texas.org/

Contact Details: Address
2121 Main Street, Suite #100
Dallas, TX 75201

Telephone
(214) 824 - 2000

Fax
(214) 824 - 1636