FRIENDS OF LITERACY

Friends of Literacy is The Literacy Cooperative’s associate board that focuses on fundraising, friend-raising, and volunteer activities to support the organization’s work.

Group activities include but are not limited to:

  • Organizing group volunteer activities.
  • Being a connector to individuals and companies to share the mission of TLC.
  • Developing creative fundraising and friend-raising activities.

Requirements

  • Annual ‘meaningful donation’ amount to The Literacy Cooperative.
  • At least 75% attendance to meetings and two planned committee events per calendar year.
  • Complete at least one TLC volunteer activity in the calendar year.
  • There is no age limit or work experience requirement to join.

What benefits will you get from participating in this associate board?

  • Unique relationship building experience. Opportunities to engage with TLC staff and board members.
  • Chance to give back to the community. This group helps improve literacy outcomes for children and adults.
  • Opportunity to create real change and to assist the direction of The Literacy Cooperative.
  • Hands on experience utilizing skills you may not get to use in your current work life.

Questions?

Contact our board chair, Macin Sheeder at macinsheeder@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events

  • Peeling Party at Jukebox!

    February 16, 2026 6:00 pm

Member List

  • Hayley Bock, JobsOhio
  • Jessica Boiner
  • Nathan Boninger, Benesch
  • Amina Doleh, Maloney + Novotny
  • Ayah Ighneim, Squire Patton Boggs
  • Celia Lamb, Maloney + Novotny
  • Amber McDonough
  • Kelsey Moore, Jones Day
  • Clare Peppler, Case Western Reserve University
  • Maura Del Rosario
  • Jacqui Selastak
  • Macin Sheeder, Heights Libraries
  • Andrianna Sherrif, Cleveland Public Library
  • Dorothy Swagler, Taft Law
  • Eboney Thornton, Center for Community Solutions
  • Claire Weibel, OverDrive