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First Literacy of Boston seeks teams for 35th annual spelling bee

First Literacy of Boston seeks teams for 35th annual spelling bee

On February 5, the First Literacy Spelling Bee was featured in The Boston Globe. The Spelling Bee is First Literacy’s largest fundraiser, having raised over $3.8 million to support adult literacy programs that provide life-changing educational opportunities for adults in Massachusetts. This year the Spelling Bee will be held on April 3.

Spotlight On Innovation Highlights Importance of Workforce Development

Spotlight On Innovation Highlights Importance of Workforce Development

The First Literacy Spotlight on Innovation in Adult Basic Education, held at Bunker Hill Community College, included presentations from the four organizations that received grants last year and featured keynote speaker Trinh Nguyen, Chief of Worker Empowerment and Director of the Office of Workforce Development for the City of Boston.

First Literacy Awards Over $40,000 in Grants to Seven Organizations

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.

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