Slander
Appreciate your input, I was the only employee of this non-profit. I was in a very public position--Literacy Coordinator--in a county where over 50% of the adults read below a fifth grade level. I busted my butt. I have letters of rec from people citing my hard work, dedication, etc. from several parts of the state. Regardless, I made a lot of contacts all over the state with politicians, Chamber of Commerce, City Halls, Police Departments, school administrations, schools--principals, teachers, businesses, newspapers, radio stations, etc. I have a lot to lose in this town of 30,000 as well as the state.
It all came about last summer when my supervisor, the one talking, began to encourage me to convince the BOD of the Literacy Alliance to turn over the 6000+ sq. ft. building and our finances to the college. The college covered a lot of expenses, true. But, the Lit. BOD wanted to visit with the president and vice-president. However, no one wanted to ask anything. So, being the don't-take-crap-off-anybody person I am, I asked pointed questions. Made the men rather uncomfortable, probably mad and never did get a straight answer. Then the BOD made the formal offer. All of a sudden...the college didn't want to support the Lit. All.
Please remember that I am in New Mexico and not much farther along than the days of Billy the Kid and Pat Garret. Basically, the frontier. Wanting to bang your head against the wall is a daily urge.
Please understand that I am not some whiny, bleeding heart liberal, I understand that unemployment is an issue, but I am also one of those individuals whom employers seek out because I believe (not so sure anymore) that my job description is getting the job done.