On August 27 the Office of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will host the 2025 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall. The ceremony will celebrate 29 adult learners who were awarded First Literacy Scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Lindsay Bishop Elected to First Literacy Board of Directors
First Literacy is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Bishop to the board of directors. Bishop resides in Southborough and is a Partner at K&L Gates. Bishop joined the First Literacy Board effective July 1, 2025, and will serve alongside sixteen additional members of the board.
First Literacy Awards Over $38,000 in Grants to Eight Organizations
First Literacy recently announced their 2025-2026 grant recipients. Eight organizations were awarded grants to carry out innovative initiatives that will impact adult learners across Massachusetts. In total, $38,523 in grant funds were distributed to nonprofits with new and innovative Adult Basic Education or English Language Learning projects.
Rising Above: First Literacy Scholars Graduate and Look Ahead to the Future
Graduation marks more than just the end of a school chapter, for First Literacy scholars; it represents triumph over adversity, a renewed sense of purpose, and the beginning of new opportunities. This year, we proudly celebrate six scholars who earned college degrees and certificates despite facing immense challenges.
First Literacy Awarded $300,000 Grant
First Literacy is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $300,000 grant from The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust. The grant, distributed over three years, will enable First Literacy to make a significant impact on the lives of adult learners throughout Massachusetts.
First Literacy Spelling Bee Raises $250,000 To Support Adult Literacy
On Thursday, April 3, nineteen teams battled it out at the State Street Channel Center, spelling words that stumped even the savviest spellers. The team from Morgan Stanley came out on top and was crowned the 20205 Spelling Bee Champion.