Stay connected with what’s happening at Community Literacy Centers (CLC). This page shares the latest announcements about new partnerships, funding and grants, program updates, staff milestones, and our monthly newsletter. Together, these updates reflect how your support is helping adults in our community build stronger futures through literacy, language, and education.
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January 2026 – Introducing our new CLC Newsletter
February 2026 – Welcome new board members, Support Private Reserve 2026, and more
March 2026 – New Reading Partners Coordinator, Telemundo Appearance, and more
April 2026 – Private Reserve 2026 recap, Workplace Learning impact, and more
June 2026 – Award Winning CEO, Book Talk Success, Funding Wins
Latest News
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Community Literacy Centers Names Dr. Amaziah Dominic Board President (July 13, 2026)
Community Literacy Centers has named Dr. Amaziah Dominic President of its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. A retired Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, educator, business professional and community leader, Dr. Dominic brings more than four decades of leadership and a lifelong commitment to education, service and personal development.
Dr. Dominic earned a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Langston University, providing academic leadership and fostering an encouraging learning environment.
In addition to his military and educational accomplishments, Dr. Dominic is a Taekwondo Grandmaster and the founder of Dominic’s Karate Academy. Through the academy, he has developed and promoted 20 Black Belts and helped train more than 30 state, regional and national champions.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dominic has used education, mentorship and encouragement to help others reach their potential. His commitment to lifelong learning closely aligns with CLC’s mission to help adults build the literacy, English-language and high school equivalency skills needed to achieve greater independence and opportunity.
As Board President, Dr. Dominic will work with CLC’s board, staff, volunteers and community partners to raise awareness of adult literacy needs, expand strategic partnerships and increase access to the organization’s educational programs.
He succeeds Erin Batey, who will continue serving on the board as past president and assist with the leadership transition.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Dominic as our new Board President,” said Sharron Jackson-Glover, President and CEO of Community Literacy Centers. “His commitment to education, service and helping others achieve their full potential makes him an exceptional leader for CLC. We are also deeply grateful to Erin Batey for her dedicated leadership. Her service has helped position CLC for continued growth and greater impact in our community.”
CLC Celebrates Recent Funding Wins Supporting Adult Literacy (May, 2026)
Community Literacy Centers is grateful to celebrate several recent funding awards that will help sustain and strengthen our adult literacy programs across the community.
Together, these gifts represent more than $30,000 in critical support for CLC’s mission. Grants, donations and in-kind contributions are essential to keeping our programs going, helping provide adult learners with access to instruction, books, testing resources and the encouragement they need to continue building literacy, language and life skills.
We are deeply thankful to each of these funding partners for investing in adult education and helping CLC continue opening doors for learners, families and communities.
EL & Thelma Gaylord Foundation $10,000
Sarkeys Foundation $15,000
National Book Fund (in-kind) $ 1,702
OLC-TFCU Partnership Grant (TABE) $ 2,000
Walmart Spark LEAP $ 2,500
Literacy Can’t Wait (February 2, 2026)
A proposed Oklahoma bill would hold back third graders who don’t pass literacy tests—highlighting the importance of early intervention. But it also reveals a deeper issue: many children struggle because the adults in their lives never had access to strong literacy support. Read story
CLC and Mercy Health Literacy (January, 2026)
Through a partnership with Mercy Health Oklahoma, CLC is participating in a community-based Health Literacy initiative designed to improve patient understanding, medication safety, healthcare navigation, and digital access. The Mercy Health Literacy program serves adult learners facing reading and language barriers, and can increase patient confidence, improve understanding of Mercy instructions and services, and strengthen engagement with primary and preventive care. This Health Literacy program aligns with CLC’s mission to support Adult literacy in Oklahoma County.
Oklahoma City nonprofit working to benefit literacy in adults, Oklahoma News 9 (April 10, 2025)
AT&T Contributes $50,000 to Community Literacy Centers to Help Adults in OKC Boost Their Tech and Literacy Skills (January 22, 2025)
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Get Glam & Give Back with Kendra Scott July 15 from 5-7 pm!
Join Community Literacy Centers for a special Kendra Scott Gives Back event on Wednesday, July 15, from 5–7 p.m. at the Classen Curve Kendra Scott location, 5850 N. Classen Blvd. #2, Oklahoma City, OK 73118.
SHOP ONLINE NOW THROUGH 11:59 PM ON JULY 15! Visit www.kendrascott.com and enter code: GIVEBACK-MHJXF
Shop beautiful jewelry and gifts while supporting adult literacy in our community. Through the Kendra Scott Gives Back program, 20% of purchases made during the event will benefit CLC, helping provide adult learners with access to education, encouragement, and life-changing literacy support.
You can still donate to Private Reserve 2026!
Private Reserve 2026 has ended… but, what if your next vacation could change a life?
Through CLC’s partnership with AmFund, you can explore incredible destinations — from the Amalfi Coast to Iceland — while supporting adult literacy across Oklahoma. These curated travel experiences were featured at Private Reserve, and your opportunity to be part of that impact continues through June 30 via AmFund Trips of a Lifetime:
AmFund’s Fundraising Travel Program allows supporters to invest in CLC through unforgettable travel — with a portion of each trip directly supporting adult literacy in our community.
It’s simple: You purchase a trip and travel within the next 3 years (no blackout dates). You experience something unforgettable. Your purchase supports adult literacy far into the future. Explore the trips and make your impact by June 30. View the Private Reserve Trips page
Destination Options (trips are generally 6 days and 7 nights):
- Netherlands: Rotterdam & Amsterdam
- Amalfi Coast & Capri
- Alaskan Cruise: Explorer of the North
- France, Belgium & England Experience
- Ireland: The Emerald Isle
- Greece & Greek Island Odyssey
- Iceland Adventure
- Croatia: Beauty on the Adriatic
How ever you choose to contribute, your support of literacy transforms more than one person — it changes families, futures, and generations for the better. View more information.
For more information on these fabulous trips, you may contact the AmFund representative Monica Sakurai at monica@amfund.org or call her directly at (386) 334-1599 with any questions you may have.