"They told me I was a winner!" - Celebrating our 2024 Grads
It was a very exciting Thursday at Literacy for Life last week, when we learned that not one but TWO long-time learners completed their...
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jthornton44
May 302 min read
"Enriching and Transformative": Zizi's Ascent Began at LFL
Steve was curious about his former learner, Zizi, who he had known was bound for great things. A quick internet search proved him right....
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jthornton44
Mar 112 min read
Zech and Life-Changing Literacy by Holly Hedger
Throughout my autistic son Zech's school years, we moved often. Each state's special education experience differed. During Zech's later...
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jthornton44
Jan 302 min read
A Complete Circuit: From LFL Learner to Budding Electrician
After a very impressive tour of the Virginia Technical Academy in Newport News last August, Literacy for Life staff could hardly wait to...
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jthornton44
Jan 301 min read
Literacy As Legacy
Alvin's father couldn't read. His mother worked long hours. When Alvin struggled in elementary school, he was placed into special classes...
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jthornton44
Sep 20, 20233 min read
Extending Our Reach
Welcoming Tutors and Learners from Newport News and Hampton: Frank and Betsy “Dyslexia doesn’t mean you are dumb,” says Frank. "People...
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jthornton44
Sep 13, 20232 min read
A Message from the Executive Director
Dear Friends of Literacy for Life, The time has come for us to expand our services more fully into the Lower Peninsula. I am writing to...
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jthornton44
May 19, 20232 min read
Introducing TechConnect: Bridging the Digital Divide
In 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Infrastructure may conjure images of steel bridges, but the...
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jthornton44
Apr 20, 20232 min read
"I'm Becoming Something for Them"
Eight years ago, Amber was a seventeen-year-old single mother, precariously housed in a motel with her baby. She understood how important...
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jthornton44
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Democracy: Learners Add Their Voices
William & Mary’s Office of Community Engagement (OCE) promotes Literacy for Life’s mission and volunteer opportunities within the...
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jthornton44
Feb 24, 20231 min read
Living Today and Saving for Tomorrow
Three Generations Benefit from On the Money LaShawnna was raised by her grandparents, who did not understand enough about money...
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jthornton44
Jan 19, 20233 min read
Trustworthy Employees Meet Trustworthy Employers
Williamsburg Landing regularly seeks trustworthy, highly capable employees for entry-level positions. Literacy for Life regularly serves...
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jthornton44
Jan 19, 20232 min read
Learning at Work: W&M Employees Embrace New Classes
Nearly 50 years ago, college and community leaders recognized the need for William & Mary staff to have access to their own educational...
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jthornton44
Nov 4, 20222 min read
"Life Happens" but Literacy for Life Empowers
"People have things that happen in their lives that make it hard for them to complete their education. I'm speaking from experience. Life...
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jthornton44
Nov 4, 20222 min read
A Time for Every Purpose...A Time to Learn
Alvin Pasco feels a calling to become a preacher. He shared his goal with his church pastor in Florida, who told him, “You have a gift...
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jthornton44
Nov 4, 20222 min read
"The Future is Very Shine to Me"
One year ago, in August 2021, the United States military withdrew from Afghanistan. Three months later, Literacy for Life began welcoming...
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jthornton44
Nov 4, 20223 min read
Equal Opportunity for Refugees
A new immigrant arrives in the U.S. She is eager to learn English and uses her cell phone to search for adult education opportunities....
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jthornton44
Nov 4, 20223 min read
So Many Stories to Celebrate!
"It was difficult to go back to school at my age, but I am so glad I did! I love my new life!" - Hussain Edarus "Anything worth having is...
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jthornton44
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Safe, Stable, and Successful: A Mother's Journey
"I just need to make a good life for my daughter." When Qurat enrolled with Literacy for Life and said those words, she was exhausted....
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jthornton44
Nov 4, 20222 min read
On the Money! Finances Made Easy at Literacy for Life
Completing a W-9 form, evaluating interest rates, or choosing how best to save for retirement -- these are stressful topics for many of...
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