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Oakland Literacy Council

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Meet 35 Faces of Oakland Literacy Council

Learners

English Lessons Prepare Immigrant for Baby’s Birth

Immigrant Gains Independence

Returning to Literacy After Dropping out of High School

Former Student Has Busy Tailor Shop

Former Student Opens Restaurant

Reading to Her Baby

Gift of Confidence

“I Just Always Wanted to Learn”

Skilled Immigrant Gets Customized Tutoring

Starting Life Over in the U.S.

A Desire to Learn

Tutoring Gets Student Closer to Career Goal

Tutors

Busy Cancer Researcher Finds Time to Tutor

Tutor “Travels” the World Through Students

“My Students Know I’m There for Them”

Tutor Rewarded by Student Progress

Paying the Favor Forward

Motivated Students Inspire Tutor

Tutor Brings Wealth of Experience in Adult Education

Council Training Opened Door to New Career for Tutor

Retiree Finds New Sense of Purpose

Tutor Helps Students Find their Voice

Advocates

Why I Became an Advocate for Literacy

Volunteer Marks 30 Years with Council

Funder Believes in Building Strong Readers

Sharing Her Love of Reading

Our Founder Looks Back

Fundraiser Benefits Adult Literacy

Advocate Has Personal Stake in Adult Literacy

Board Member Sees Collaboration as Key

Giving More Than Time

Volunteer Works Behind the Scenes

Workforce Agency Sees Council as Strong Partner

Tutor Shares Time AND Treasure

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