Because of record-high interest levels, we need to increase student service support.  

This summer, 250 community members expressed interest in Literacy Network's classes and tutoring programs—the highest ever to reach out during registration.

Because the demand for classes is great, we are raising $85,000 by September 12 to increase our capacity. Your gift today will be matched dollar for dollar, thanks to a generous offer from 2nd Market Capital Economic Opportunity Foundation. 

Your gift will provide personalized, wraparound support to each individual who reaches out to enroll. 

Help us meet this need for services here

Thank you to those who have already given. Your gift helps more adults in our community achieve their dreams!

Pedro (pictured here with instructor Bex) started taking Community English classes on Zoom in Fall 2020 and has participated in every semester since then. His goals were to get a job, to be able to socialize with his neighbors, and to make friends in the community.

After over a year of diligent studying, Pedro has gotten a job he enjoys at a bakery, made friends with coworkers, and moved from beginner- to intermediate-level English classes. Congratulations on your accomplishments, Pedro!

This summer, Literacy Network asked students to provide feedback on their experiences with our programs via a survey.

A total of 183 participants responded to the survey, and a summary of some of these results is shown here. We were thrilled and humbled to see 100% of respondents were happy with their teacher or tutor!

Survey results will be used to help inform our work moving forward. One change recommended that you may notice in some of our communications is a shift from using the term "learner" to "student," as recommended by survey participants. Other results will help in planning class offerings, increasing student involvement in decision making, and more. 

Our Community English program works with community partners to make our classes possible. Many of these classes are online with a few in-person meetings.

Recently, students in Saturday's Beginner Community English class enjoyed an in-person session at Goodman South Public Library, a longstanding partner of our program. A librarian gave a tour of the library and students learned library vocabulary during the tour such as fiction and non-fiction, title, and author. They also learned about library resources available for them to use.

Literacy Network's 2021 annual report is now available online here.

Included are student success stories and statistics, organizational financial information, and more. Please take a few minutes to read about all the wonderful things students accomplished this past year with the help of support like yours.

Contact Jane at jane@litnetwork.org if you would like additional print copies.

Literacy Network is actively seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. A full position description is available on Peter Gray Executive Search's website here.

Please help us spread to word about this opportunity to help adults in Dane County build skills, reach goals, and connect communities!

 Read more about current Executive Director Jeff Burkhart's plans to resign 12/16/22 here. 

Literacy Network is pleased to announce it is now accredited by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance. It joins just 15 other Wisconsin charities in successfully completing this rigorous evaluation process.

The Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance has been evaluating charities for over 100 years. Its accreditation process seeks to verify charities’ accountability and trustworthiness through a review of 20 standards. These standards fall under four areas of accountability: governance, results reporting, finances, and truthful transparent communications. Nonprofits must meet each of the 20 standards to achieve accreditation.

Literacy Network’s BBB Wise Giving Alliance full accreditation report can be found online here. Literacy Network is also a Top-Rated Nonprofit organization by GreatNonprofits.org and has attained the Candid Platinum Seal.

Although she immigrated to the U.S. from Brazil over 50 years ago, Glaucia Pilarski still remembers how hard the transition was, especially because no one in her family spoke English. This personal experience helps her to feel a special connection to our English language classes and inspired her to become a Literacy Network supporter and monthly donor. Watch a recent interview with Glaucia, who calls her support "an investment in humanity," here. 

Please consider monthly and planned giving. Find out more here.