| | Adult basic education and GED preparation programs and staff |
| | Civic organizations |
| | · | Kiwanis |
| | · | Lions Club |
| | · | Rotary Club |
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| | Local businesses  |
| | National Endowment for the Arts, regional or state affiliates |
| | National Endowment for the Humanities, local or state affiliates |
| | Public Library  |
| | Schools |
| | Service-learning educators and programs |
| | State and Local arts and humanities council |
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| Research Hint |
| Become aware of local organizations who might serve as partners or advisors on events. Think strategically about those who have a vested interest in the project (e.g., local businesses often donate paint for murals in high graffiti areas. Local artists donate time to gain exposure). Consult the community pages of your newspaper and school newsletter with an eye toward how your program might be able participate in already-planned special projects. |
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| What others have done |
| VISTA members in Casper, Wyoming, collaborated with each other and community members to plan their first literacy fair. Each recruited a local celebrity to read to children. The mayor, police chief, and others volunteered to read. The local mall donated the space, and the newspaper and television stations covered the event.
In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, a branch of the Charlotte, North Carolina, Public Library System held a family fun night for members of the community. The event included contests, games, and story readings. The event was part of the annual nationwide celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, co-sponsored by Read Across America, Reading Is Fundamental, the National Center for Family Literacy, and the American Library Association.
 Building Reciprocity: In a classic "buy one, get one free" bargain, the Teton Literacy Project has struck deals with the local radio station and newspaper to advertise their events and volunteer trainings. The newspaper often donates one ad for every one that the program buys. The radio station frequently donates the production costs of radio ads and public service announcements.
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