English classes offer opportunities beyond language instruction. Many students in our classes form strong and lasting bonds with their classmates, helping to create a sense of community.

Omar, from Senegal, and Olha, from Ukraine, both attended our Community English class at Nuestro Mundo Community School this spring. In spite of an age gap, cultural differences and limited English skills, the two formed a strong connection through many classes of English. They often sat and practiced together. Olha said one day, "He is my grandson now."

As Literacy Network marks its 50th anniversary, we're launching a special campaign to showcase the heart and soul of our organization: 50 Faces of Literacy Network!

Over the next few months, we'll be introducing you to 50 inspiring individuals—current and former students, volunteers, staff, and other supporters—who have been part of Literacy Network's first 50 years. Through their stories, you'll witness firsthand the transformative power of literacy and the lasting impact Literacy Network has on our community.

Get ready to be inspired! Student Monica kicks us off here. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube to meet all 50 faces and celebrate this milestone with us.

Wednesday, August 14

Late afternoon to evening

701 Dane St, Madison, WI 53713

You're invited to Literacy Network's 50th anniversary block party! Celebrate 50 years of student achievement with current and former students, volunteers, staff, and other supporters. Enjoy food, fun activities, and community resources. Watch for more information soon!

If you've driven down Park Street recently, you may have noticed a lot of activity outside of our learning center. We are excited to have our building looking its best with the addition of much-needed new siding.



See the transformation here. This work follows an extensive indoor renovation and expansion over the winter, which added space needed to serve our growing student population.

Thank you to the following funders who made these improvements possible, so that our learning center is a warm and welcoming place for our wonderful students:

• City of Madison Community Facilities Loan Program 
• DeAtley Family Foundation 
• Findorff 
• Irving and Dorothy Levy Family Foundation 
• Irwin A & Robert D Goodman Foundation 
• Marvin Levy 
• Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation 
• Steve and Patti Lucas  

This summer's Transition's ESL class is made up of future restaurant owners, photographers, radiologists, and more! Students created the above list of professional goals during one of their first classes of the summer semester and will make concrete progress toward them in the coming months.

Our Transitions program provides personalized support, education, and career advising to help adults succeed at Madison College. The program supports higher-level English Language Learners by providing rigorous English language, literacy, critical thinking, and academic skill development. Participants receive personalized advising services to create a plan and identify resources to reach their educational and career goals.

We are inspired by students' ambitions and can't wait to work with them on the next steps on their journeys toward these professional goals!

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