We recently caught up with two First Literacy Scholarship alumni, Lauretta Brennan and Luis Urbina, who both exemplify the transformative power of adult basic education. We wanted to learn where they are now since graduating and how their scholarship from First Literacy helped them get to where they are today.
Behind every First Literacy scholarship is a story of determination, resilience, and hope. This year’s scholars have overcome significant obstacles—from language barriers and financial hardship to personal loss and the challenges of starting over in a new country.
First Literacy is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. The grant will support First Literacy’s impactful work to eliminate literacy-related barriers for adults throughout Massachusetts.
On Thursday, March 26, twenty teams battled it out in the First Literacy Spelling Bee at J.P. Morgan, spelling words that stumped even the savviest spellers. Teams were tasked with spelling words such as “couture” and “meringue”.
On March 26, at First Literacy’s 36th annual Spelling Bee, Margarheeta Wise, President of MFS Service Center, will receive the “First Literacy Champion Award”. This award is being given in gratitude to Wise, a longtime supporter of First Literacy.
Luis moved to Boston in search of an opportunity to learn English and pursue a degree. He took English courses at Maverick Landing Community Services and secured an IT internship with Catholic Charities. Through these programs he learned about First Literacy, which allowed him to help fund his education.
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