RT @RodneyEllis: Thank to all of the incredible individuals that made today a success including our special guest Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, Dire… (tw)

Yesterday was a meaningful day at the Julia C. Hester House as our Ladies for Literacy Guild, in partnership with the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Barnes & Noble, donated new books to support children and families with a Multicultural Literacy Center. In addition, the Guild awarded a grant to sponsor the center and help expand literacy opportunities for generations to come. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Ruth Simmons, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and Foundation President & CEO, Dr. Julie Baker Finck for joining us and sharing their powerful reflections. Dr. Simmons shared a touching full circle moment, recalling her childhood days at Hester House and expressing hope and pride in seeing how far the center has come. It was a day filled with gratitude, inspiration, and a shared commitment to the transformative power of literacy. (fb)