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Lack of English literacy deters some seeking better lives here
To Ozaukee Press: Thank you to every single supporter of the Adult Literacy Center (ALC). The support from our community helps the ALC...
ALC
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Literacy Week is back in Ozaukee County
GRAFTON -- The Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County will host Literacy Week, a virtual fundraiser, Sept. 19 to Sept. 25 to raise...
ALC
Nov 18, 20211 min read
How a language mentor opened a new world for a Russian in Grafton
Originally appeared in Ozaukee Press Good Living on October 14, 2021. By Mitch Maersch When Kate Igumenova and her family moved to...
ALC
Nov 18, 20214 min read
Wisconsin refugee arrivals are starting to pick up as refugee restrictions lifted
Sarah VolpenheinMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Published July 7, 2021 View Comments Wisconsin refugee arrivals are starting to pick up as...
ALC
Aug 18, 20213 min read
They Haven’t Gotten the COVID Vaccine – but they also aren’t Hesitant
ALC Mobilizes to Remove Barriers to Getting the Vaccine A free walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held at Vineyard Church (1597...
ALC
May 27, 20211 min read
Despite pandemic, adult literacy program still helping immigrants
https://www.tmj4.com/rebound/despite-pandemic-adult-literacy-program-still-helping-immigrants By: Julia Fello GRAFTON —A Russian couple...
ALC
May 14, 20212 min read
Continuing to conduct tutoring during the challenging time of COVID
During this challenging time of COVID-19, the most vulnerable in our community are experiencing significant challenges. Additionally,...
ALC
Jan 23, 20212 min read
Most Americans could not pass a citizenship test. How do you measure up?
Take the U.S. citizenship test by clicking the link below https://usahello.org/citizenship/prepare/citizenship-test-questions/?utm_campai...
ALC
Jan 23, 20211 min read
Revised U.S. citizenship test will require immigrants to answer more questions
Immigrants seeking to become U.S. citizens will soon be required to answer more questions about American history and politics as part of...
ALC
Jan 23, 20212 min read
You make these successes possible!
The student I tutor... ● Met with a representative from Direct Supply and went over job requirements and how to apply along with the...
ALC
Jan 23, 20211 min read
First-of-its-kind study finds ‘stunning’ earnings gains for immigrants who learn English
From the Boston Globe By Katie Johnston Globe Staff,Updated November 23, 2020, 5:55 p.m. Learning English is arguably the most valuable...
ALC
Jan 23, 20214 min read
Happy International Volunteer Day! THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR ALC VOLUNTEERS ON BEHALF OF OUR STUDENTS
"There are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation to my beloved TEACHER! .... My tutor is the most attentive, kind and patient...
ALC
Nov 17, 20201 min read
ALC Sponsors Food Drive
Please join us in helping our neighbors in need!
ALC
Apr 28, 20201 min read
Message to Our Students
ALC Students, we hope this message from a few of our tutors and board members brings a smile to your face! We're all in this together!
ALC
Apr 28, 20201 min read
ALC Meetings Cancelled Through March 26
In response to COVID-19, the Adult Literacy Center is requiring all tutors and students to suspend in-person tutoring now through...
ALC
Mar 14, 20201 min read
Pasta Dinner Benefits ALC
The evening of March 4th, 2020, the Adult Literacy Center (ALC) held a Pasta Dinner fundraiser as part of the Wednesday evening Lenten...
ALC
Mar 11, 20201 min read
Student/Tutor Spotlight: Anna & Roman; Moscow, Russia
Anna and Roman immigrated to the United States from Moscow, Russia with their 16 year-old son in 2019. It was a difficult decision to...
ALC
Mar 4, 20203 min read
Challenge Goal Exceeded
The Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County is pleased to announce we have reached our challenge grant goal! Thanks to your generous...
ALC
Jan 6, 20201 min read
ALC Receives $6,000 Challenge Grant
What an amazing year we’ve had at the Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County! In 2019, we’ve welcomed a record-breaking 38 new students...
ALC
Nov 25, 20192 min read
A View from a Student
F. Martin Mortante, is a Library Assistant at the Oscar Grady Library in Saukville and a supporter of ALC. For the past few years Oscar...
ALC
Oct 30, 20193 min read
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