Three Lou Malnati’s Pizzerias, two in Naperville and one in Aurora, will be host to fundraisers for the Dominican Literacy Center (DLC) in Aurora.
The fundraisers will take place Wednesday, April 19.
Participating locations and hours include:
- Lou Malnati’s downtown Naperville, 131 W. Jefferson Avenue, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.;
- Lou Malnati’s 95th, 2879 W. 95th Street, Naperville, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.;
- Lou Malnati’s Aurora, 1720 N. Orchard Road, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m..
Raise a slice for a good cause is the tag line.
Diners who mention the fundraiser will have 20% of their purchase donated to the DLC. Included are dine-in, carryout, and delivery orders.
Founded in 1993, the Dominican Literacy Center, 260 Vermont Avenue in Aurora, offers free English classes to more than 150 immigrant women every year through trained volunteer tutors.
Additionally, free citizenship classes are offered to men and women.
The Center’s mission is to enable immigrant families to participate in their communities learning to read, write, and speak, English.
Since its inception, the Center has served thousands of Aurora area residents.
The Center has grown from the original five students and five teachers, to 150 students from 16 countries taught by 150 dedicated volunteer tutors each year.
The DLC is a member of the Greater Aurora Area Literacy Coalition, which includes the Aurora Public Library, Waubonsee Community College, World Relief, Family Focus, Hesed House homeless shelter and other members.
The Center collaborates with the coalition, informing clients about the services of all these agencies, as well as Mutual Ground, Visiting Nurses Association, and Family Counseling Services.
Call (630) 898-4636, or visit dominicanliteracycenter.org for more information.
—Al Benson