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This Thanksgiving season I’m feeling thankful for something millions of people take for granted — the ability to proficiently read, write and comprehend. Where does my newfound appreciation for literacy stem from? Attending the 20th anniversary of Reading Between the Wines, a fundraiser for Literacy for Life , a nonprofit organization that promotes adult literacy on the Peninsula.

Through auctions and generous donations, this year’s event raised more than $224,000.

Jason Thornton, the organization’s executive director, said the funds will be used to help offset the loss of $240,000 in federal funding. “Thirty percent of the people Literacy for Life helps are immigrants with work permits or temporary protected status,” he said. “To receive f

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