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 May 15, 2023

Kiss The Horse 2023 Candidates

Meet 2023 Kiss The Horse Candidates Alan Keesee Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital Alan Keesee serves as Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, which includes responsibility for the HCA Florida West Marion Hospital campus. Keesee oversees the combined 545-bed acute care hospitals in Ocala, which collectively have served North Central […]
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 May 18, 2022

Kiss The Horse 2022 Candidates

Meet Our Candidates John K. Roberts Roberts Real Estate, Inc John K. Roberts is a Realtor and the Chief Financial Officer of Roberts Real Estate, Inc. John is a native Ocalan, a fifth-generation Floridian, and a third-generation Realtor. He earned a degree in Business from the University of Florida, an MBA from Rollins College, and […]
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 March 3, 2020

Posted: Executive Director Job Opening

The Marion County Literacy Council is sad to announce their Executive Director, Summer Gill,  is leaving after more than five years of service with the organization. The Executive Director’s job position is now open to the public. To view the job description and qualifications, please click the link below: MCLC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB POSTING FINAL […]
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 December 3, 2019

Annual Report is Done! Check it Out!

  Click below to access the report 2018-2019 Annual Report
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 December 3, 2019

2nd Annual Beer & Bag Cornhole Tailgate for Literacy

The 2nd Annual Beer & Bag Cornhole Tailgate for Literacy was a blast and very successful! Thank you to our sponsors, teams and all who made it possible. Check out the photos from the event on FACEBOOK
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 May 8, 2018

Meet the Tutor: R.J. Jenkins

MEET THE TUTOR: R.J. JENKINS  There are some people who walk into your life and brighten it immediately.  These folks make you smile, laugh, and look at life with a new perspective. R.J. is that kind of person for many of us here in Marion County.  R.J. joined the Literacy Council team as a volunteer […]
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 May 8, 2018

9th Annual Kiss The Horse Campaign for Literacy

Candidate Handbook -2018 9th Annual Kiss The Horse Campaign for Literacy Kiss the Horse is our signature fundraiser. This year we are excited to announce that the event is sponsored by Insight Credit! This event is not only a great way to create community awareness about adult literacy issues in Marion County, but it also […]
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 May 8, 2018

Partners in Literacy: College Park Elementary

Partners in Literacy: College Park Elementary Over the course of the next few months, we will be introducing you to new partnerships the Literacy Council are building to more strategically help our community with its Literacy needs. In January the Literacy Council began a wonderful partnership with College Park Elementary.  On Tuesday and Thursday evenings […]
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 May 8, 2018

Event Breakdown: TIPS-Y for Literacy

Event Breakdown: TIPS-Y for Literacy: A Celebrity Bartending Event On March 8, Neighborhood Storage hosted a small, but a mighty fundraiser at Pi on Broadway for the Literacy Council. TIPS-Y for Literacy: A Celebrity Bartending Event utilized local celebrities as bartenders. All tips received were donated to the Literacy Council. Neighborhood Storage not only sponsored […]
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 May 8, 2018

Become a Tutor and Help Change a Life

Become a Tutor and Help Change a Life  “With as little as two hours a week, you can positively impact an adult learner’s life,” says Summer Gill, Executive Director of the Marion County Literacy Council (MCLC). “We are seeking more volunteer tutors to meet with an adult for a weekly 1 ½ hour session or […]
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