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Karen moved from Cape Verde Islands to Portugal at 18 where she earned a law degree & certificate in Business Law. When she moved to the U.S. her limited English made the transition difficult. @charitiesboston helped build her language skills & now she's enrolled at @BHCCBoston

Join us on 11/7 for the Spotlight On Innovation In Adult Basic Education at @BHCCBoston. This is a FREE event open to all! Learn about innovative First Literacy #grant funded programs & hear stories of impact. Learn more & register: buff.ly/k6X123s #adultedu

Join us for Happy Hour at Stillwater in Boston on November 12! Bring a friend or invite a colleague to join us for drinks, appetizers, and #networking with other professionals. firstliteracy.org/happy-hour… #youngprofessionals #happyhour

This week First Literacy Executive Director, Terry Witherell, and Development Manager, Ophelia Navarro, attended the @easternbank Foundation Celebration of Social Justice. #nonprofit #socialgood

Three members of the First Literacy team had a great day at the @MA_NonprofitNet Annual Conference. The day was filled w/learning, networking, & discussing the ways #nonprofits can help each other during a time of unprecedented change.

Learn how to help low-level English learners navigate our tech-driven world w/out overwhelm. This workshop is free to staff of all Massachusetts non-profit ABE & ESOL Programs. Only a few spots are left! Register here: buff.ly/fjF1rKB #professinaldevelopment #educators

In the U.S., there are 41 million adults w/#dyslexia ... but only 2 million adults are aware of their dyslexia. Check out our blog post for strategies to help #educators ensure these students have the accommodations they need to thrive in the classroom. buff.ly/JGd4yvK

We're excited to announce Dr. Vitalis Osuji at the keynote speaker for the 2025 Spotlight On Innovation In Adult Basic #Education! Dr. Osuji is and M.D., MPH, General Surgery Resident Physician, @UMassChan & former First Literacy Scholar. Register here: buff.ly/u8c3pcd

Do you know how to help an #adultlearner in crisis? #MentalHealth First Aid is an internationally-recognized program that teaches you how to identify, understand & respond to signs of #mentalillnesses & substance use disorders. Must register by 10/14. buff.ly/eq5Bcnd