Lorena Villalobos is a model of ambition and dedication. Her goal of becoming a successful entrepreneur was realized in her fifth year of classes with Literacy Network.
Lorena is an entrepreneur and new U.S. Citizen Read More
“I learn English for communication with people at work.” In
Dejanira strives toward employment goals with personalized support Read More
“I never miss it! I don’t think I’ve missed one class! It really helps having a tutor. I’m so lucky to have had Kristina all this time. It makes a big difference when you’re super-comfortable with somebody. We’ve become friends.”
Michelle’s academic success follows personalized tutoring Read More
“My boys say, ‘Hey, mom, you can do it. We believe in you. And sometime it’s gratifying because they believe in me. That’s wonderful.”
“If you learn English, you open all the doors” Read More
“I am also livng a great success in my life, on March 22nd it’s my big day because is my naturalization Oath Ceremony as a US citizen . . .”
For Ceni, citizenship is another step in a life of growth Read More
When I was little I lived in Mexico in a town I lived there with my parents I had two sisters and a brother and also I studied there until the sixth grade of elementary school but afterwards I did not have money and I had to help my mother with chores of my house and prepare food . . .
Genoveva dreams of opening a bakery Read More
Life outside of prison is great. Seeing my family everyday, falling deeper in love with my girlfriend every moment that I share with her, and eating delicious food is everything I expected it to be and more.
Tracey reflects on life outside of prison Read More