Altrusa of Delta promotes literacy

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Published on Wednesday, 18 January 2012 00:00

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Demeris York (right), a member of Altrusa International of Delta, recently delivered books and educational materials collected from the 2011 Sugar Plum Festival to Brenda Kimber, Delta Middle School (left), and Lea Hart, Delta Public Library (not pictured). With over 360 locations across 12 countries worldwide, Altrusa is made up of civic-minded members who find great joy in improving the lives of others.

Altrusa International Inc. of Delta received a $500 grant from the International Foundation to purchase books for the Sugar Plum Book Fair. Proceeds from the book fair will fund scholarships for non-traditional students and ASTRA teens.

Nancy Hovde, Altrusa Club president, said grants of $250 to $2,000 are available from the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc., to improve the economic well-being and quality of life through the foundation's commitment to community service and literacy.

For the Sugar Plum Festival in November, Altrusa members selected a book which was used as the theme for their individually-decorated luncheon tables. The books — fiction and non-fiction, for children and adults — were then donated to the Delta Public Library. Delta Middle School received posters and educational materials for use by the special education department.

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