Washtenaw Literacy Launches New Web Site

Washtenaw Literacy, the Ann Arbor non-profit organization devoted to ending adult illiteracy, has launched a brand-new Web site designed to better support the agency's growing outreach efforts.

The site's new architecture was developed by Washtenaw Literacy supporter Jacek Spiewla. Phire Branding Co. provided a fresh new look to the Web site and other agency materials, working tirelessly with agency leadership to ensure that these resources convey Washtenaw Literacy's compelling mission. Myra Klarman, a regular contributor to local non-profit initiatives, provided photography to the project.

Said Amy Goodman, executive director of Washtenaw Literacy: "This project has been a labor of love. We are so grateful to Jacek, Phire, and Myra for the work they've done on our new Web site. The need in Michigan and in Washtenaw County, in particular, is at crisis level. We urgently need tutors and donors -- having a well-constructed website is foundational to ensuring that we get the word out about our services to our key constituencies."

Added Jim Hume, principal of Phire Branding: "As an Ann Arbor-based company, we share Washtenaw Literacy's passion to see illiteracy end, and are delighted to have had the opportunity to offer our branding and design services to this important cause."

To learn how you can become a tutor or offer other help in the fight against illiteracy, please call Washtenaw Literacy at (734) 879-1320 or go to the new site, www.washtenawliteracy.org.

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