Partnership Opportunities
Would YOU like to get FREE books for YOUR organization or next Family Literacy Event? Let's make it happen!
Finding Funding:
Almost every state has a Humanities non-profit organization that tries to support “under-represented languages and populations” in their state. To find the Humanities organization in your state simply: google search (the name of your state) humanities.
We are based in Utah. Utah Humanities has been a wonderful partner in buying /providing Simple to Sign books for literacy events in Utah.
Reach out to YOUR state chapter! If you need help, we have a sample letter you can use to draft a letter to request funds/to buy books for your event.
Some Humanities chapters will only work with non-profits, (About Love and Language is a non-profit!) Some only work with in-state non-profits, so partner-up your event with a library or school. Let us know how we can help!
Another amazing organization is the Walmart Foundation.
Local Community Grants (walmart.org) is a simple grant process that likes to support their local community!
We hope to hear from you!
Contact us: aboutloveandlanguage(at)gmail.com use subject "Literacy Event" and let’s make it happen!
So fun to meet families and share books.
Watch as he notices the
“I Love You” sign hidden
in Sweet Baby book illustration!
Sanderson Deaf Center Event
ASL in the Park event
Winter Storybook Event
MEET SOME OF THE TEAM:
Laura Blum: Founder/Chairperson is a Nationally Certified ASL interpreter with a degree in Family Science and an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from Brigham Young University. Despite the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reporting that 1 in 5 children will have a language delay, all four of Laura’s children experienced language delays, necessitating early intervention services. Her passion for ASL and background in early childhood education inspires her to develop resources for families with children at risk for language delays.
Gina Freelove: Vice-Chair, is an organized self-starter and proactive Deaf Mentor. Growing up in a small town in Southern Utah, Gina faced challenges due to limited access to language and the absence of early intervention services. She believes these factors have adversely affected her family relationships, education, and career opportunities.
Gina is deeply committed to ensure a brighter future for the next generation of deaf children. Her professional background includes working as a paraeducator and teaching American Sign Language (ASL) classes for families. She finds joy in supporting families in their journey to develop language.
Heather Fry: Secretary is a detail-oriented, creative, hands-on, and business-savvy "mom-preneur." She earned her degree in English Secondary Education from Brigham Young University and dedicated 22 years to being a stay-at-home mom to three children, including one with type 1 diabetes and aunt to a Deaf niece.
Heather successfully established a community snack and mixed soda dive-thru known as The Shack, which not only served delicious treats but also offered high school students their first job experience and essential life skills. After selling The Shack, she now focuses family, coaching high school soccer and sharing her talents to A.L.L.
Brian Blum Treasurer for About Love and Language. He has a Bachelor’s degree from BYU in Accounting with a Master’s degree from the University of Utah and is a CPA. He is a hockey coach and enthusiast who enjoys time with family.
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