It's Not Too Late to Get an Education

After being out of school for 47 years, Thomas Moore had some initial doubts about returning to the classroom. Now retired, he is focused on getting an education at Center for Literacy (CFL) - not just a GED®.  He wants to go on to postsecondary education at Community College of Philadelphia and prove to himself that it is not too late to put his mind to work.

Partnering in West Philadelphia

Center for Literacy provides classroom instruction and tutoring at Drexel's Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships. Philadelphia Neighborhoods, a publication of Temple University's Multimedia Urban Reporting Lab, featured a tutor coordinator, Vann Delaine, as well as the successes and challenges of illiteracy today.

Meet Our Learning Coaches

The first people at the Center for Literacy (CFL) that our students have some time with are our learning coaches. They get to know the learners by conducting a group intake and assessment session, followed up with a second one-on-one session. In the second session students get their assessment results and learn more about the program. After they are placed in their classes or tutoring, the learning coaches...

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#iGiveLocal Fundraiser on May 3rd

On May 3, 2016, Center for Literacy is joining thousands of nonprofits in raising money to help improve our local communities. We need you to help us with three things:

1. Save the date and bookmark this giving link: 
https://givelocalgreaterphilly.org/npo/center-for-literacy-inc

2. Make a donation to support us on May 3, 2016

3. Help us spread the word! Follow us on  Facebook and
Twitter as well as the hashtag #iGiveLocal

Stay tuned for further communication online!
Center for Literacy
399 Market Street, Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215 - 474 - 1235
mwestover@centerforliteracy.org

United Way Donor Option #147

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