jthornton44Nov 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...
jthornton44Nov 4, 20223 min readEqual Opportunity for RefugeesA new immigrant arrives in the U.S. She is eager to learn English and uses her cell phone to search for adult education opportunities....
jthornton44Nov 4, 20223 min readSo 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...
jthornton44Nov 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....
jthornton44Nov 4, 20222 min readOn the Money! Finances Made Easy at Literacy for LifeCompleting a W-9 form, evaluating interest rates, or choosing how best to save for retirement -- these are stressful topics for many of...
jthornton44Mar 23, 20222 min readEmpowering Parents: Teaching Parents, Reaching ChildrenOn Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., thirteen women gather via Zoom to participate in Reading Together class, offered through Literacy...
Literacy for LifeJul 27, 20211 min read"I feel free!"Originally from Tanzania, Fransiska emigrated to the United States in search of better opportunities. She promptly enrolled at Literacy...