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PHL17 NEWS – July 1: Whitman Library, Beyond Literacy eventPHL17 (VIDEO)
An Exciting Day For Families At The Whitman That’s Where Our Very Own Jennifer Lewis-Hall Enjoyed Reading To Families Yesterday As Part Of A Special Event With Beyond Literacy And Adult Education Program In The City Literacy Initiative Is Part Of The Nonprofit Summer...
The Philadelphia Citizen – March 11: The Real Opportunity Gap
The head of a literacy nonprofit on how to ensure disadvantaged Philadelphians can read, do math and use a computer—for their prosperity, and all of ours BY KIMMELL PROCTOR Gov. Tom Wolf’s recently introduced final budget for Pennsylvania prioritized investment...
PHL17 – March 7: National Reading Month and Nonprofit Beyond Literacy (VIDEO)
March is National Reading Month. Jennifer Lewis-Hall says the release of her third book and her first children’s book – “The Tale Of The Sly Mongoose: Bianca And The Anguilla Island Adventure.” With Jennifer for this segment is Kimmell Proctor, CEO of Beyond Literacy...
BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – March 2022
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Briana Graham, 37, BeLit Learner & Pre-Apprentice While March is a month that honors trailblazing accomplishments of women, BeLit learner Briana Graham embodies women empowerment all year long. Growing up in North Philadelphia with her...
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...
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