Laughs for Literacy

Laugh with Us in Support of Life-Changing Learning

Join us for a night of stand-up comedy and delicious food at the Funniest Fundraiser in the Fort! Laughs For Literacy! is an evening filled with laughter and purpose. Your participation supports our mission to empower people and strengthen community through education. As TLA’s signature fundraiser, Laughs for Literacy! is vital for keeping TLA’s programs free for students in our community. We hope you’ll join us for this incredible evening of stand-up comedy, a delectable buffet of delights, and top-notch bar service!

Why This Event Matters

More than 55,000 adults in our community struggle without a high school diploma or with limited English proficiency. This barrier suppresses their economic prospects and traps them in a cycle of illiteracy and poverty. For more than 50 years, The Literacy Alliance (TLA) has been breaking the poverty cycle through free programs in basic education, English language attainment, and high school equivalency exam preparation. Additionally, TLA’s Project Reads helps K-3 students improve their reading skills and achieve grade-level reading goals to ensure academic success.

Featuring Cyrus Steele!

Originally from Savannah, GA, Cyrus Steele performs nationwide at comedy clubs, corporate events, and private functions. He has shared the stage with comedy legends like Ron White, Hannibal Burress, Rodney Perry, Jon Reep, and Bob Sumner (Co-Creator of Def Comedy Jam)! In 2016, Cyrus was crowned “South’s Funniest Accountant” and has since made his TV debut on RIDETV’s “Comedy Shootout with Chad Prather.” He was a top 5 finalist for “HBO’s Comedy Wings” competition and won Myrtle Beach’s annual open mic competition. Recently, he was a finalist for the 2018 “Jeanne Robertson’s Comedy with Class” competition.

With Dan Brown!

Dan Brown, from Cleveland, OH, began his comedy career in 2010 and quickly made a name for himself. Drawing from his life as a father, family man, and self-proclaimed wannabe superhero, Dan’s comedy is honest, relatable, and downright hilarious. He has been a favorite at comedy clubs, theaters, and corporate events across the nation. His Dry Bar Comedy Special “Not Shopping Here Today” was released in October 2021, and he has appeared on TBN’s “Huckabee,” headlined the Finger Lakes Comedy Festival, and performed at Walt Disney Resorts for Whirlpool in 2023.

Purchase your tickets now and support impactful education programs in our community! Tickets are $75 each and include admission to the show, an extensive pub-style buffet, and one drink ticket.

For more information, contact Laura Weldon at (260) 265-1940 or [email protected]

Sponsored by:

• Baden, Gage & Schroeder, LLC
• Custom Engineering & Fabrication
• Florida Cars
• Goodwill
• Korte Does It All
• Lake City Bank
• Lincoln Financial
• PHP
• Pizza Hut of Fort Wayne
• Rea Magnet Wire
• STAR Financial
• Sweetwater