2022 Annual Report
Great Expectations
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Greetings all! In another year of challenges at a global, local, and personal level, we at First Literacy are grateful that we can continue to look forward and share the “Great Expectations” that we have for First Literacy and for the adult learners whom we serve. An...
OUR IMPACT IN FISCAL YEAR 2022
Our impact grew in 2022. First Literacy awarded over $46,000 in grants and provided scholarships to 30 adult learners in Massachusetts. Thanks to our new hybrid classroom, First Literacy professional development workshops were held both remotely and in person,...
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS EXCEED EXPECTATIONS
Much like adult learners, educators have great expectations for themselves and their ability to support students through their growth in education. Our professional development workshops give educators working in Adult Basic Education an opportunity to gain new tools...
THE SUPPORTERS WHO MAKE OUR MISSION POSSIBLE
Adult learners and the educators who support them have great expectations of themselves and their education, and without our donors we wouldn’t be able to help them meet and exceed their goals. The generosity of our donors allows us to continue to support and uplift...
THE IMPACT OF FIRST LITERACY GRANTS
First Literacy Grants support organizations that are developing innovative ways to help adult learners achieve the great expectations they have for their education. Funding from First Literacy gives these organizations an opportunity to test and deliver new and...
HELPING ADULT LEARNERS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS
Money can play a big part in inhibiting access to educational resources for adult learners. For many, these roadblocks can hinder their ability to reach the great expectations they have for themselves. First Literacy scholarships play a huge role in helping adult...
OUR FISCAL YEAR 2022 DONORS
First Literacy thanks the individuals, corporations, and foundations whose generosity sustains us. The following list recognizes those donors who made gifts between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. $50,000 and more The Manton Foundation $25,000 to $49,999...
FISCAL YEAR 2022 FINANCIALS
Financials for the 2022 fiscal year starting July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.Please note: These numbers are unaudited.