Our 20th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraising Campaign: Ensuring a Successful Future

In this 20th Anniversary Year of the program, we are looking toward the future and working to ensure continued services for another 20 years and beyond. In partnership with the Delaware Community Foundation, we will establish a fund that we will build on each year, beginning with $50,000 to be raised during the 20th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign.

We are excited to announce that Rita Stevens, Co-Founder and Vice President of Operations at Vantage Point Retirement Living has agreed to be our 20th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign Chair and has generously kicked off the campaign with a $10,000 donation on behalf of Vantage Point Retirement Living and the three Delaware communities: Meadowcrest of Middletown, and The Lodges of Coastal Delaware in Rehoboth Beach and Lewes. Additionally, prior to the official beginning of the Campaign, Community ESL Advisory Board members pledged $7,000, and The Lutheran Church of Our Savior has gifted $5,000 to the Campaign. Please contact Kate Cauley at katherine.luisa@gmail.com (937-469-1695) for additional opportunities to support our campaign.

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To All of Our Amazing Donors!

Superintendent’s Club ($5,000)

The Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Trudie E. Thompson
Mildred H. & Ray A. Thompson

Principal’s Club ($2,500)

Rita Stevens, Co-Founder & Vice President of Operations at Vantage Point Retirement Living
Meadowcrest of Middletown, DE, a Vantage Point Retirement Living Community
Truitt Lodge in Rehoboth Beach, DE, a Vantage Point Retirement Living Community
The Lodge at Lewes Historic Lewes, a Vantage Point Retirement Living Community

Assistant Principal’s Club ($1,000)

Jean Chlastawa
Katherine Cauley
Jackson & Ellen Coppley
Edward H. & Dorothy K. Dickol Fund
Beebe Healthcare
Rehoboth Beach Retired Couple
Lara Mason
Janet & John Palmisano

Dean’s Club ($500)

Karen E. West
Shirley & John Maloney
Edward Don and Company
John Johnson & Denise Kaczmarczyk
Ruth Lauver

Teacher’s Club ($250)

Mary Dupont, Delaware Alliance of Latino Enterprises
Steve & Sandy Spangler
Cindy Gruman
Kathleen Tierney
Dave and Missy Ludlum
Mark & Pat Laubenstein

Student’s Club ($50)

Sheryl Bender
John Satir
Cheryl Larson

Your generous donations to our 20th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign goal will help enrich the lives of our students and benefit the entire community.

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Our Program at a Glance

Number of Volunteers

40-50

Number of Students

Profile of Students

age range 18-72
50% women, 50% men
more than 30 home countries
66% Latinx, 17% Eastern European, 10% Asian
40% are college students
44% are returning students

Location of Classes

The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Rehoboth
Milford Public Library
Beebe Hospital Campus, Lewes
Online in partnership with Lewes Public Library

Student Placement

Class level (beginner to advanced) is determined by post registration assessment; advancement determined by end of term testing.

Student Evaluation

Scale = 1-5
1 = not satisfied/not likely/not improved
5 = very satisfied/very likely/very improved
Satisfaction with teachers 4.9
Likely to recommend program 4.9
English language skills improved 3.9

Teacher Evaluation

85% would recommend volunteering with program to a friend
75% plan to volunteer again next year

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COMPLETED EVENTS

Taste + See + Hear… the world!

Sample cuisine from the area’s most popular food trucks

Enjoy music and dance performances from talented international artists

Fun for the whole family – magic, games, prizes Learn about local immigrant businesses

Experience the traditions of our ESL students

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The Lutheran Church of Our Savior