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Background      Studies indicate that 1 in 5 adults in the United States lack the literacy skills to function effectively. They can't read the newspaper or stories to their children, write letters or checks or fill out applications, and very often they can't find or keep jobs. Every day, doors are closed to them. But they can learn and improving their reading skills can change their lives.      Although basic funding for Literacy Plus is provided through the City of Hayward and the California Library Literacy Services Act, additional contributions from individuals, businesses and foundations enable us to maintain the activities needed to help as many people as possible overcome the crippling barrier of low literacy. Everyone knows recycling is good for the environment, but did you know that recycling is also good for the Literacy Plus program? We have recently partnered with Planet Green, a printer cartridge and cell phone remanufacturing and recycling company, to start an exciting new fundraiser that recycles mobile phones and used printer cartridges – and we want you to be part of it! If you use an inkjet printer, each spent cartridge could earn Literacy Plus up to five dollars! Any old cell phones in your drawer? Those can make up to $40. One phone may not seem like much, but if you get your co-workers and family involved – recycling is a great way for everyone to go green, while raising money for a cause! Taking part is easy – simply drop off your used inkjet cartridges and old cell phones with us – you can include cell phone batteries and even cell phone chargers. The drop-off location is the Hayward Public Library – Literacy Plus program. Your participation in this recycling campaign will raise greatly needed funds for the Literacy Plus program. Let’s work together, one cartridge and cell phone at a time, to clean up the planet and raise money for a worthwhile cause! Major Supporters of Literacy Plus California Library Literacy Services Act * City of Hayward * Hayward Public Library * Friends of the Hayward Public Library * Hayward Rotary Club * Hayward Lion’s * P.G. & E. * Wal-Mart * Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Thank you!

Contributions from the community have funded: • Mini-Learning Center • Computer Learning Center • Brochures & Newsletters • Books of writing by Literacy Plus students • Tutoring books and materials Current Literacy Plus Needs • Donations to help provide needed services    & supplies • Tutoring books & materials • New children's books • Space in your facility for tutoring • Educational software Tiny Tickets Add Up to BIG Money     Our Tiny Ticket fund-raiser has brought us a big windfall. So far we have received over $8,300 from BART for the tickets that YOU have turned in. Please continue to help! Tell your friends and associates about Tiny Tickets, and collect them for us at work and at your meetings and gatherings. These tickets are helping us to buy additional tutoring materials that we need to help our tutors and learners. You can drop off BART tickets with tiny (or any!) cash amounts left on them into the collection jars at the Hayward Main or Weekes Branch libraries or mail them directly to LITERACY PLUS, 835 C Street, Hayward, CA 94541. WRITE THIS SO OTHERS MAY READ   I/we want to help!        Amount enclosed: __________   Please make check payable to the   Hayward Literacy Plus Council.   Your donation is fully tax-deductible.   I/we cannot help, but please send         information.  Name________________________  Address______________________  Organization___________________  Phone________________________ Mail to: Literacy Plus 835 C Street Hayward, CA 94541 Thank you! The Hayward Literacy Plus Council is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3, Internal Revenue Code. Contributions may also be made through United Way by listing Literacy Plus, Hayward Public Library as Agency Name. Click here to print this form.