First Literacy is delighted to announce its new Executive Director, Terry Witherell. Terry brings over 25 years of experience in leadership, fundraising, and organizational management. Terry joins...
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Mayor Flynn Saw A Need, First Literacy Filled It
Former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn understood that Boston was, and would always be, a city that welcomes immigrants. To meet the needs of these immigrant families and all Boston residents, Mayor...
Not a Branch, But the Root
Adult Basic Education (ABE) teachers are accustomed to feeling like they work in a forgotten branch of education. For many, education is something that happens when you’re young. Say the word...
Meeting the Needs of Program Directors
At First Literacy, we believe that all educators deserve access to high quality professional development. That’s why we offer high quality, evidence-based professional development workshops as a...
Mujeres Unidas Avenzando Teaches Technology Skills in Pilot Class
Mujeres Unidas Avenzando (MUA), a community-based organization supporting Latina students and their families since 1979, took digital literacy several steps beyond the basics in their First Literacy...
Why First Literacy
Non-profit organizations are formed for many reasons – to answer a societal need, to provide a community service, or to support a specific constituency. In some cases, nonprofits are created to fill a gap in what a society, government, or community can provide.