Before he could finish high school in Mexico, José Luis de Hilario started working. He has lived in the U.S. for more than ten years. He first found Literacy Network because he had the goal of improving his spoken and written English to communicate better with his co-workers.
You helped José Luis achieve his U.S. citizenship! Read More
This summer, a group of adult learners who are a part of Literacy Network’s refugee program worked with RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of Dane County’s “Bus Buddies” program to visit the Chazen Museum of Art.
RSVP Bus Buddies collaboration brings learners to Chazen Read More
Thanks to a new grant, Literacy Network will help more eligible residents become U.S. citizens and open doors to employment and community involvement.
New grant expands citizenship program Read More
Thanks to you, dozens of Literacy Network ESL students have made strides in using their improved English skills.
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In the second quarter of 2018, 236 adults with specific goals for their jobs and careers attended our programs.
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“I never miss it! I don’t think I’ve missed one class! It really helps having a tutor. I’m so lucky to have had Kristina all this time. It makes a big difference when you’re super-comfortable with somebody. We’ve become friends.”
Michelle’s academic success follows personalized tutoring Read More
“My boys say, ‘Hey, mom, you can do it. We believe in you. And sometime it’s gratifying because they believe in me. That’s wonderful.”
“If you learn English, you open all the doors” Read More
“I am also livng a great success in my life, on March 22nd it’s my big day because is my naturalization Oath Ceremony as a US citizen . . .”
For Ceni, citizenship is another step in a life of growth Read More
When I was little I lived in Mexico in a town I lived there with my parents I had two sisters and a brother and also I studied there until the sixth grade of elementary school but afterwards I did not have money and I had to help my mother with chores of my house and prepare food . . .
Genoveva dreams of opening a bakery Read More
Life outside of prison is great. Seeing my family everyday, falling deeper in love with my girlfriend every moment that I share with her, and eating delicious food is everything I expected it to be and more.
Tracey reflects on life outside of prison Read More