Write Brain Partnership Unites Dynamic Businesses, Literacy Instruction and Local Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 20, 2008, ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Nonprofit youth writing and tutoring center 826michigan is announcing a new program, the Write Brain Partnership, that provides a tangible and important link between local business people and the young students who benefit from 826michigan programs. Amanda Uhle, 826michigan executive director, explains, “The Write Brain Partnership is a means to deepen our ties in Ann Arbor and beyond and to show reciprocal support to businesses who contribute to us and make our programs possible. These leaders in the business community believe, like we do, that writing skills are key to future success for children as individuals and for the economic health of our region.” Write Brain Partners make an annual contribution of $826 or more, and 826michigan recognizes them with an array of benefits: invitation to an annual networking event, listing in 826michigan’s popular newsletter and the chance to collaborate on marketing visibility projects, geared to suit each businesses needs. The revenue makes a critical difference in 826michigan’s ability to offer its afterschool tutoring, in classroom assistance to teachers and evening creative writing workshops at no charge whatsoever to students and their families. Businesses benefit by making valuable community connections and by helping to ensure strong communication skills in the next generation of our region’s workforce.
About The Whole Brain Group
The Whole Brain Group, LLC is a local software consultancy dedicated to helping its clients work smarter, greener and with their feet on the ground. Partner Marisa Smith says, “teaching a child to write requires a passionate mentor, and we’re fortunate to live and work in a community with a great program like 826michigan to kindle that creative writing flame.”