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 Giving Back 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 Share: