The past year and a half brought an onslaught of unexpected challenges, but even in uncertainty, our community showed remarkable resilience. Project Literacy’s services were steady and vital during this time. Many new learners expressed fear that if they could not communicate clearly in English, they would not be able to advocate for themselves or explain their innocence if confronted. Language for them is not just education,it is also their protection. Because of your generosity, we were able to respond.

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Your donations allowed us to begin online beginner classes and tutoring at a critical moment. Changes in immigration policies and the closure of local shelters led to a decline in overall enrollment and a dip in attendance at in-person, beginner classes. With your support, we were able to provide free, high-quality curriculum, accessible books, and introduced an app that strengthened reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.