“Mankind was my business… charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business.” Charles Dickens (1845). “A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas” This month I have decided to dedicate my message to all of you who know what our “business” during our time here on Earth
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Volunteer Spotlight December 2019
Congratulations to our Reading Buddy of the Month Katie Bridenbaugh. She first heard about our program after an SAYL representative made a presentation during a Sunday worship she attended. She loved the idea of working with the children in the school district where her children were, and since then has
Executive Director Note – November 2019
“I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. I know I can.” The Little Engine That Could – Watty Piper Most grocery store trips I took with my mother would end with the selection of a Golden Book. I am told that grocery stores still stock
School Spotlight November 2019
A big congratulations to our school spotlight of the month: SAISD’s Maverick Elementary. Their Partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy is a testament of the school’s excellent reading goals for their students. Their teachers and staff have been very respectful and accommodating to the volunteers, especially when they reserved a
Volunteer Spotlight November 2019
Congratulations to November’s Reading Buddy of the month, Christy Losoya. She has been with us ever since she heard about the Reading Buddy program from a co-worker over seven years ago. As a mother herself, she recognizes the difficulties and dislikes when it comes to learning how to read. Christy
Thank you Golf tournament sponsors
SAYL would like to thank the following for their sponsorship of our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by CPS Energy, on October 2, 2019. This scramble tournament took place on TPC San Antonio’s championship golf course with all proceeds benefiting SAYL’s Reading Buddy Program. Platinum Sponsorship CPS Energy, Gajeske Gold
School Spotlight October 2019
Congratulations to our school of the month, Barkley-Ruiz Elementary School in SAISD. Their much-deserved recognition comes from a long record of selflessness and care that includes creating a welcoming and accommodating environment for those involved our program. We would also like to commend Ms. Spicer, our Site Director, who got
Volunteer Spotlight October 2019
A big congratulations to our Reading Buddy of the month Michelia Mason. She believes a more personal approach to volunteer work would be a beneficial way to get involved with the community and her dedication and willingness to help kids improve their reading skills has not gone unnoticed by us
Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsors
We would like to thank our amazing sponsors for their donations to our annual fall luncheon featuring “A Conversation with Naomi Shihab Nye & Robert Rivard” on September 5, 2019 at the Pearl Stable. The two of them know each other well, and their conversation was both enlightening and inspiring
Executive Director’s Note – June 2019
So, we have made another trip around the sun that is the school year. I have the privilege of starting my 4th year of serving as Executive Director of this incredible organization – San Antonio Youth Literacy. I can’t possibly express the joy and fulfillment I experience every day knowing