Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan

06/16/2024

07/27/2023

Reading to your child has health benefits.

READING REDUCES STRESS AND HELPS THEM SLEEP

Life can be stressful, especially with busy or challenging schedules. It’s hard to escape the feeling of stress and anxiety from a hectic lifestyle. Fortunately, reading can actually help lower stress levels. Not only that, but it can also help you sleep better at night.

According to a study conducted by The University of Sussex, reading can reduce stress levels by up to 68%.

12/24/2020

May you have the gift of faith, the blessings of hope and the joy of family this Christmas. Merry Christmas!

11/29/2020

We are pleased to announce an anonymous benefactor has offered to match your donation processed via our website or if postmarked by December 5th. All donations will be used to fund state-wide literacy grants.

Please consider doing at least one of the following: Become an annual sponsor Contribute financially at any time throughout the year, including in honor of or in memory of someone special (Donor Form) Become a Sustaining Donor by making a 3-year commitment. See the Donor Form for specific categories...

10/06/2020

Marquette Maritime Museum – Reprint Shipwreck Book

The Marquette Maritime Museum’s grant provided funds to reprint Fred Stonehouse’s book, Marquette Shipwrecks and create educational activities based on the book. The updated book (and corresponding educational activities) will be made available to all teachers who participate in the Museum’s field trip program. Educational activities based on the book will be used in classrooms before and after the field trip, at the Museum during field trips, and for Museum guests. A copy of the updated book and corresponding educational activities will be given to teachers who participate in the Museum’s free school field trip program.

09/21/2020

Marquette Regional History Center has received an additional grant to waive research & workshop fees for NMU students the first two semesters 2020-2021. Research can be conducted in person or virtually and covers a wide range of topics, such as English, History, Health and more.

09/20/2020

Never underestimate the power of a book! While we continue to navigate 2020 challenges enjoy the adventure of a great read.

09/10/2020

The Lowell Area Historical Museum was awarded a consecutive grant for the “Museum Immersion” program. The successful “Immersion” program from the previous school year was followed again the the 2019-2020 academic year. The program was provided to all third grade classed in the Lowell Area School District, a total of three buildings and 12 classes, 300 students and 12 teachers. Three of the classes attended the program in person, as planned. The other 9 classes from two schools were unable to attend in person due to Covid-19 shut down of the schools and museum. In order to continue to offer the program and to supplement virtual classes the museum staff worked with the schools to present the programming virtually through recorded videos that teachers shared with students. More information is on the Current Recipient page of our website.