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BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – February 2022
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Dorrie Miller Abdul Rahim, 53, BeLit Learner Dorrie grew up in North Philadelphia with her siblings and many cousins. She enjoyed being part of a large family, surrounded by love from her mother, grandmother, and aunt. When attending school,...
BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – January 2022
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Carlos Santiago, 28, BeLit Learner (Pictured with his mom, Marybell) Growing up, Carlos was charismatic, kind, and engaging. As a child, he was heavily involved in his community and local dance groups. His energy was so vibrant that he was...
BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – November 2021
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Ardmore Tanksley, 29, BeLit Graduate & Team Member In 2017, Ardmore Tanksley discovered that despite successfully graduating from high school, his transcripts and educational records were lost. Left with limited options, Ardmore decided to...
Philanthropitch – Oct. 29: Philanthropitch Philadelphia raises $118,000 for nonprofit finalists
It was a pleasure to reunite with the community last night at Philanthropitch Philadelphia, presented by TD Bank! We gathered in-person for the first time ever in Philadelphia to celebrate the dedicated work and impact of five non-profit organizations: Called To...
Technical.ly – Oct. 25: Adult learners need digital literacy, too. This partnership is connecting them to devices and broadband
By combining traditional literacy and digital literacy education, Comcast and Beyond Literacy want to ensure that adult learners of all backgrounds have the tools needed to succeed. By Michael Butler / STAFF / technical.ly (Photo by RODNAE Productions from...
COMCAST – Oct. 15: Comcast Marks the 10th Anniversary of Internet Essentials, Highlights Digital Equity Program’s Recent Eligibility Expansions with Local Partners
This week in Philadelphia, Comcast marked the 10th anniversary of its signature digital equity program, Internet Essentials – the nation’s largest, most successful, and most comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income households – by presenting...
BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – October 2021
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Hannah Bui, 44, ESL Learner In January of 2003, Hannah Bui came to America with her daughter and niece, to join her husband in South Philadelphia. Growing up in the country region of Vietnam, Hannah was overwhelmed by the large city. More...
BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – September 2021
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Nofal Khudhur, ESL Graduate For five years, Nofal Khudhur awaited the day that he and his family would be able to immigrate from Iraq to America. As a procurement specialist for an American company, Nofal and his family lived in constant danger...
BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – August 2021
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Vernon Newsome, 35, Graduate For recent BeLit grad Vernon Newsome, family is his inspiration and support system. “It felt amazing to send pictures to my mother and grandmother in my cap and gown,” he said.Vernon grew up in West Philadelphia...
BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – July 2021
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Christina Battle, Graduate Christina Battle was overwhelmed with excitement the morning of June 16th when NBC10’s film crew arrived at her North Philadelphia home to feature her as a Beyond Literacy graduate. She knew earning her High School...
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