Brunner Literacy Center

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, the BLC will be closed today.

05/22/2026

The BLC Team visited Daybreak Miami Valley to learn more about their mission to empower youth and young adults to achieve safety, independence and thriving futures. We look forward to opportunities to work with you in the future!

05/20/2026

Help give them a chance - become a volunteer tutor today!
https://www.brunnerliteracy.org/volunteer.html

🙌 Every day, we see adult learners prove their determination, resilience, and potential. When given the chance to learn, every adult has the potential to unlock opportunities that have always been within reach.

✨ For the 59 million American adults who read at the lowest levels, let’s shift the narrative. When we can ensure that every one of them has access to quality education, we will see our communities thrive. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04f86M70

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our own Angela Key-Bailey for completing the Learn to Earn Civic Leadership Certification; an eight month intensive program aimed to cultivate a robust cohort of engaged leaders who are better informed, and prepared to run for local elected office or serve on advisory committees. We're so excited for Angela and the great things she does for our community!

Congratulations to the inaugural class of Civic Leadership Program!

Read more on their official completion of the program and how their Impact will make a difference in our community and schools. Link in comments.

05/13/2026

We're so excited about this collab with Levitt Pavilion Dayton and can't wait to see you there. Mark your calendars for June 4 for relaxed book discussions on the patio before Flamy Grant takes the stage.

We’re excited to introduce the new 🎶📚 Levitt Lawn Lit Club: Books, Beats & Belonging.

This new community series brings together books, conversation, and free live music in the heart of downtown Dayton. Join us before select concerts this summer for relaxed discussions on the patio followed by live music on the lawn.

Our first gathering is June 4 featuring Ready to Score by Jodi Slaughter before Flamy Grant takes the Levitt stage. Even better? Jodi Slaughter will join us in person for the conversation!

In partnership with Dayton Metro Library and Brunner Literacy Center ❤️ Dayton Metro Library will also feature special book displays inspired by each gathering’s theme and selected title.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/oC-MTIk

05/05/2026

SPELL WARS is Brunner Literacy Center’s 2nd Annual Spelling Bee fundraiser, bringing together businesses, organizations, and community members for a fun, high-energy evening of friendly competition.
More than just a spelling bee, this event raises critical funds to provide no-cost, one-on-one tutoring for adults working to improve Literacy for adults and youth throughout the Galaxy ...ok, Dayton and Montgomery County. Join us for a night of laughter, community spirit, and impact because literacy changes lives. May the words BEE with you!
https://www.brunnerliteracy.org/spellwars.html

04/25/2026

April is National Volunteer Month, and we’re celebrating the heart of the BLC - our tutors. 💙

With more than 150 volunteers, our tutors make it possible for hundreds of students to learn, grow, and reach their goals every single day. The majority of what we do simply wouldn’t happen without them.

Want to make a difference? We provide training and support.
Become a tutor: https://www.brunnerliteracy.org/vol-app.htm

04/23/2026

Happy World Book Day! 📚
Books open doors to new opportunities, new perspectives, and new possibilities. At the BLC, every day we see the power of reading changing lives.
Today, we’re celebrating the joy of books and the journeys they make possible. 💙
What’s a book that’s made an impact on you?
GIVEAWAY 🎁Share in the comments, and like and follow our page to be entered to win one of our Blind Date with a Book gifts. 👇

04/21/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re proud to celebrate someone very special.

Please join us in recognizing Sr. Delores Fritz, the very first recipient of the BLC’s Volunteer of the Year Award!

For many years, Sr. D has dedicated her time and heart to our students, working one-on-one as a tutor, supporting learners in reaching their goals, and always going the extra mile. Whether she’s helping build literacy skills or showing up with snacks and encouragement, she makes our center a better place every day.

Her kindness, consistency, and commitment truly embody the spirit of volunteerism.

💙💚 Thank you, Sr. Dee, for all that you do. We are so grateful for you!

04/19/2026

15 years ago, on April 19, 2011, Brunner Literacy Center was officially recognized by the State of Ohio as a nonprofit organization, marking an important milestone in our journey.

Since then, we’ve grown, learned, and made a lasting impact alongside our students, staff, volunteers, and supporters. We’re so grateful to everyone who has been part of our story.

And we’re just getting started 🎉

We’ll be celebrating our official 15-year anniversary later this year, stay tuned for more details!