Partnerships

There are 104,000 adults living in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties who struggle with basic skills (https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/piaac/litproficiencylevel.asp). Our community partners are committed to working together to meet these adults where they are, and support them on their lifelong learning journey. Through collective impact, we can leverage our resources to increase our capacity and provide easy transitions for adults who are transforming their lives through education.

For more information about the positive impact of adult literacy, visit https://coabe.org/the-return-on-investment-into-adult-education-is-undeniable/

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Yadira's Story Yadira was a physician in her home country of Cuba. When she and her husband emigrated from Cuba to the United States for a better life, she was no longer able to practice medicine.

Within weeks of coming to Lancaster, Yadira enrolled in English classes at The Literacy Council in a special medical ESL program for internationally trained physicians. Through a partnership with Lancaster Health Center, Yadira was able to enroll in medical assistant certification training where she attained an industry recognized credential and landed a job at Lancaster Health Center. Yadira is working as a pediatric medical assistant where she can continue to build her English language skills and learn about the American health care system. Yadira hopes to one day reclaim her career as a physician in the US.

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Supporting adult literacy and basic education in your community is a sound investment. Adult education programs have measurable returns. This comes in the form of increased tax revenue and reduced reliance on social services. Educated citizens work, pay taxes and give back to their communities.

The official registration and financial information of The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon, LVA, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

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Be a catalyst for amazing change in someone’s life. Teach them to read and write. You can make the difference between safety and peril, between employment and shelter living, between fulfillment and despair. Learn more on our site and get in touch. Contact Jane Myers, Volunteer Services Coordinator at 717-295-5523 or jane@literacysuccess.org.