First Literacy is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from a local charitable foundation. The grant will enable First Literacy to continue its impactful work making education accessible to adult learners.
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First Literacy celebrates 43 new adult scholars at Faneuil Hall ceremony
On August 16 the Office of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosted the 2023 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at The Great Hall in Boston. The ceremony celebrated the 43 adult learners who were awarded First Literacy Scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year.
First Literacy Appoints Three New Board Members
First Literacy is pleased to announce the appointment of three members to the board of directors: Karime Abdel-Hay, Rudy Bozas, and Amanda MacKenzie.
Time To Turn the Tassel! First Literacy Scholars Graduate from Mount Wachusett Community College
Earning a college degree is no easy feat. There are often late nights cramming for an exam, weekends spent writing papers and for many First Literacy scholars there is the added stress of juggling work, family, and the challenges that come along with being an English language learner. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and unwavering determination and perseverance is essential to crossing the finish line.
First Literacy Raises Over $232,000 To Support Adult Literacy
On Thursday, March 30 twenty-one teams battled it out, spelling words that stumped even the savviest spellers. After four years of hosting the event virtually, the First Literacy Spelling Bee was once again held in person at the State Street Channel Center.
First Literacy of Boston seeks teams for annual spelling bee fundraiser
On February 10, the First Literacy Spelling Bee was featured in The Boston Globe. The Spelling Bee is First Literacy’s largest fundraiser, having raised over $3.6 million to support adult literacy programs that provide life-changing educational opportunities for adults in Massachusetts.