On August 15 the Office of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosted the 2024 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall. The ceremony celebrated the 26 adult learners who were awarded First Literacy Scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year.
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The Impact of Financial Literacy on Adult Learners
The World Economic Forum reports that only about half of people are financially literate. For adult learners who struggle with low literacy or do not speak the language and don’t know the financial rules of the country, becoming financially literate can be even more challenging.
First Literacy Awards Over $40,000 in Grants to Seven Organizations
This past June, First Literacy announced their 2024-2025 grant recipients. Seven organizations were awarded grants to carry out innovative initiatives that will impact adult learners across Massachusetts. In total, $40,661 in grant funds were distributed to nonprofits with new and innovative Adult Basic Education projects.
Fleeing Persecution in Uganda, Mother of Two Leaves Career as a Journalist and Earns Degree in Nursing
Bushrah was born in Uganda. A former investigative journalist, Bushrah worked for a prominent television station and faced persecution many times by the Ugandan government. In 2018, she made the difficult decision to leave her family and flee her country to save her life.
Kraft Family, Patriots Foundation and Gillette Present Ciro Valiente, First Literacy Board Member, With $10,000 Donation for First Literacy
On Thursday, June 6, the Kraft Family and New England Patriots Foundation celebrated the 2024 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award Winners. They recognized 26 volunteers for their contributions to the New England community at an awards ceremony at Gillette Stadium. Ciro Valiente, First Literacy Board Member, was recognized as one of the honorees and was presented with a $10,000 donation for First Literacy.
Why First Literacy Grant Funding is Small but Mighty!
Established in 1988 as a grant-making organization, First Literacy has always focused on improving Adult Basic Education in the community. Since First Literacy was created, grant funding initiatives have grown immensely. In 2023, our innovative grant-funded initiatives impacted over 1,200 adult learners throughout Massachusetts.