Self-Sufficiency Programs and Services
May 2023 Schedule
5/1/23 Monday – May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This annual month-long event is an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions and achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
5/2/23 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles *
5/3/23 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day *
5/9/23 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles *
5/10/23 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day *
5/12/23 Friday – Board of Directors Meeting – 6:00 pm EST
5/16/23 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles *
5/17/23 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day *
5/20/23 Saturday – How to Start a Nonprofit Community Workshop 10:00 am EST-3:00 pm The Villages at Carver Family YMCA
5/25/23 Thursday – Healthy Substitutes for Bad Food Nutrition Workshop 12noon am EST-3:00 pm Niagara Falls Public Library
*Special online reading and writing workshops are open to the public at 1:00 pm EST.
Additional Announcements
The Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP)
This program addresses food insecurity challenges disproportionately impacting low-income communities and families with children. Under this program, we host free nutrition literacy events in which all participants receive nutrition literacy information and a free healthy meal. Low-income individuals, including families with children and/or primary caretakers of children under 17 who experience food insecurity, can apply to enroll in the WRNP program. Eligible applicants will receive free monthly groceries. For more information and to learn how to apply, please email us at info@dfoww.org.
The Write-Right Literacy Program (WRLP)
The Write-Right Literacy Program is a series of in-person and virtual workshops designed to address literacy achievement challenges unique to low-income communities and families with children. The WRLP is aligned with the common core standards and developed to assist low-income individuals over 18 without a high school diploma to take the Reasoning Through Language Arts portion of the state GED test. At-risk 16 & 17-year-old youth seeking enrollment will only be considered with verifiable parental consent. The WRLP is listed on the National Literacy Directory (NLD) website.
On May 20, 2023, we will host a How to Start a Nonprofit in Georgia Workshop. During the workshop, we will cover all the information required to start a Georgia nonprofit and obtain a 501(c)3 tax-exempt status with the IRS. We will be serving free lunch to all attendees. Participants will receive a 45-minute lunch break in which our staff will serve lunch to all attendees. Lunch will include vegetarian options for those who are vegetarians.
We request that all attendees wear masks; however, masks are not mandated. Participants will, however, be required to wash their hands and social distance when possible.
How to Start a Nonprofit in Georgia Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: $75 per Registrant
Location: The Villages at Carver Family YMCA
1600 Pryor Rd SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
Phone: (678)977-9703
Free Parking
A well-balanced diet provides all the energy you need to stay active throughout the day. A well-balanced diet will also provide the nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.
On May 25, 2023, we will host a free nutrition literacy workshop in Niagara Falls, New York. The workshop will provide useful tips and information on how to eat healthily on a budget. Workshop participants will also be provided free lunch during the workshop.
Healthy Substitutes for Bad Food Workshop
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time: 12noon-3pm
Location: Niagara Falls Public Library
1425 Main Street
Niagara Falls, New York 14305
Phone: (678)977-9703
Free Parking
If you are interested in learning more about our programs and workshop booking fees, please email us at info@dfoww.org.
DFOWW Incorporated’s contact information has been updated as follows:
Our general contact email address is info@dfoww.org. In addition, the nonprofit’s official business contact telephone number is (678) 977-9703 (main office).
The Board of Directors’ office can be reached at (470) 240-4113.
All monthly special readings, writing workshops, and the WRLP schedules will be available in our website’s Announcement category on the sixth calendar day of each month. Please note that the date may change depending on national holidays and the board of directors’ recess periods.
We have also updated our Logophiles word game rules. Winners will receive $20.
All the programs we offer are low-cost; however, to make this possible, we rely on donations from the public. If you are interested in donating to help fund the Write-Right Literacy Program and/or the Write-Right Nutrition Program, please visit our PayPal Giving Fund at the following link: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3946649
Because we are a 501(c)3 federal tax-exempt nonprofit charity organization, all donations made to the charity organization are tax deductible.
We are currently seeking technical writers, computer science majors, I.T. specialists, editors, grant writers, English teachers, and those with marketing and finance experience to serve on our Board of Directors. If you or someone you know might be interested, please complete the board member application under the Join Our Team category here on our website. Keep up to date with each of our free online reading and writing workshops.
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