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| Toast To Literacy A Virtual Success!  (Please click on the picture above to watch our Toast To Literacy video) On October 29, 2020, Aspire attempted our first-ever virtual Toast To Literacy gala hosted by President and CEO, Dr. Linda K. Johnson; Chief Program Officer, Shana Harrison; and their very special guest and emcee Gary Ahr. Honorary Chairs Susan & Peter Aberg and Joyce & Charles Collie worked in conjuction with Event Chairs Kim & Maury Purnell and Sarah Lopano and James Plantes to help design a program that would generate excitement and encourage participation. We were entering the great unknown with this approach but given the strength and support of the Aspire community, we should not have been surprised by the enthusiastic response for the event. The evening included a virtual silent auction, a series of videos celebrating the successes of our students, our impact on families, and reflections on what we can all do to help Aspire carry out our mission, and of course many Toasts, both in the studio and in the homes of supporters! Toast To Literacy By The Numbers: - More than 376 unique viewers - $185,225.00 raised during Toast To Literacy - Over 5,000 minutes of streaming content delivered - 26 Corporate and individual event sponsors On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers we would like to thank all of you who participated in the 8th annual Toast To Literacy. If you were unable to take part in the event it is not too late to help. Please consider making a financial gift by clicking the Donate link below. This fundraising event is critically important to the life of our organization and to the future of our students and their families. We hope we can count on you to join our community of supporters as we forge ahead to do the work our community needs. Donate |
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A Message from Honorary Chairs Susan and Peter Aberg Peter Aberg's involvement in the mission to provide adult and family literacy started with his father years ago when he started Aberg Center for Literacy. Please see Susan and Peter Aberg's message by clicking on the link below. |
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A Message from Honorary Chairs Joyce and Charles Collie Joyce and Charles Collie together envisioned a fun and impactful event eight years ago to support literacy education. Please see their message by clicking on the link below. |
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A Message from Event Chairs Kim and Maury Purnell Prior to the merger, Maury was a volunteer and Board Member for the Aberg Center for Literacy. He is now the Board Chair of Aspire. Please see Kim and Maury Purnell's message by clicking on the link below. |
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A Message from Event Chairs Sarah Lopano and James Plantes Sarah Lopano and James Plantes became involved with LIFT 5 years ago when they attended their first Toast To Literacy event. Since then, they have supported our organization in a variety of ways. Please see their message by clicking on the link below. |
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A Message from the Better Together Fund Aspire is so grateful for the generous support received from the Better Together Fund in support of the merger between LIFT and the Aberg Center for Literacy. Please see the very special message from Margaret Black on behalf of the Better Together Fund by clicking on the link below. |
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A Message from Prophet Equity Thank you to Prophet Equity, Platinum level sponsors for our 2020 Toast To Literacy virtual gala. Prophet Equity has partnered with Aspire for many years and their support has directly resulted in thousands of North Texans learning how to read. Please see the very special message from David Rex on behalf of Prophet Equity by clicking on the link below. |
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| Dr. Linda K. Johnson Aspire President and CEO “At Aspire we Lift Each Other Up by breaking out of our comfort zones to listen, think, and respond to each other and our community with compassion and mutual respect.” |
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