🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the Literacy Center of West Michigan! ✨🎄 Our office will be closed from December 23rd to January 6th, giving our team time to rest, reflect, and prepare for another impactful year of supporting adult learners and advancing literacy in our community. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us create opportunities through education. We wish you and your loved ones a season filled with warmth, joy, and meaningful connections. 📚 Here's to a new year of learning, growth, and opportunity! #HappyHolidays #LiteracyMatters #SeasonOfGiving
Literacy Center of West Michigan
Non-profit Organizations
Grand Rapids, MI 1,654 followers
The Literacy Center is committed to bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy.
About us
The Literacy Center of West Michigan is committed to bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy. With this mission statement, we are shining a light on the crucial role literacy levels play in shaping our community's future. The Literacy Center works with adults, both native speakers of English and English language learners, who read below a 9th grade level and want to improve their literacy. We are at the forefront of adult literacy instruction. Our programs meet learners where they are, offering one-on-one tutoring, workplace-focused classes, and family literacy opportunities at no cost to the learners. The Literacy Center instructs 800+ adults each year, utilizing 300 volunteers, and yet the need greatly exceeds our capacity. With 55,000 adults in Kent County held back by low literacy skills, the Literacy Center is eager to expand its capacity and draw attention to the crucial issue of low literacy among adults in our community.
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http://www.literacycenterwm.org
External link for Literacy Center of West Michigan
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- English as a Second Language(ESL), Reading skills, Writing skills, Career readiness, Multiculutral workforce training, Family literacy, Adult literacy, and Literacy tutoring
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
1120 Monroe Ave. NW
Suite 240
Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
Employees at Literacy Center of West Michigan
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Sally Fairman
Executive Director | Nonprofit Strategist | Educator | Theater Producer | Fun Person
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Karen Sellaro
Customized Workplace English-CWE -ESL Instructor/Trainer at Literacy Center of West Michigan
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Diedre Deering
Office Manager at Literacy Center of West Michigan
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Delicia Francois
Salon Owner| Literacy Coach at LCWM| Ferris State University Student
Updates
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We are beyond grateful to TowerPinkster for their incredible generosity this holiday season! 🎉 Their Grand Rapids team raised over $10,000 through their annual holiday giving challenge to support the Literacy Center of West Michigan. This gift will directly support our community and citizenship classes, helping learners improve their English skills to prepare for the U.S. citizenship interview and exam. These classes, provided free of charge, empower our learners to #achieve their dreams of becoming U.S. citizens, fostering greater opportunities and connections within our community. Thank you, TowerPinkster, for choosing to #invest in literacy and for making a lasting impact on so many lives. Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive Grand Rapids! #Gratitude #HolidayGiving #LiteracyChangesLives #TowerPinkster
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Check out the Known Profits podcast episode that just dropped this morning! Our Executive Director, Wendy Falb, PhD, breaks down the importance of adult literacy and the impact it makes on individuals, families, and communities. Listen to the full episode now! Apple https://lnkd.in/guzpgWKE Spotify https://lnkd.in/gA_3nUgY #AdultEducation #LiteracyIsMoreThanWords #CommunityImpact #GrandRapids #KnownProfits
Jonathan (JR) Roberts, Kyle Szucs, and I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion with Wendy Falb from Literacy Center of West Michigan! Wendy breaks down the importance of adult literacy and the impact it makes on individuals, families, and communities. 🎧Listen to the full episode now! Apple 👉 https://lnkd.in/gG-TEWdw Spotify 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-Qxc78J
Literacy Center of West Michigan | Wendy Falb - Known Profits
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Exciting News! We are partnering with Grand Rapids Community College to offer an incredible opportunity: a CNC Advanced Manufacturing Certification Program! This program is perfect for those ready to take their career to the next level in the world of precision manufacturing. Gain industry-relevant skills, hands-on training, and a pathway to high-demand, high-wage jobs right here in our community. Classes start next month, so don’t wait! Check out all the details and take the first step toward a brighter future: https://lnkd.in/eqYsh8um Text "CNC" to (872) 529-6004 to schedule your registration appointment. Let’s build a stronger workforce together! #CNCTraining #AdvancedManufacturing #GrandRapidsOpportunities #CareerPathways #CommunityImpact #AdultEducation
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🎙️ Sneak Peek Alert! 🎙️ We’re so excited to share a clip from the Known Profits podcast! The episode features Executive Director Wendy Falb, PhD, sharing about the impactful work we do at the Literacy Center and the importance of our New American neighbors in the workforce and labor market. 🎧 Here’s a sneak peek to get you excited. Catch the full episode on December 16 at: https://lnkd.in/gq8KJ5kC #PodcastPreview #LiteracyMatters #CommunityStories #AdultEducation #Inspiration
In three days, we turn the Known Profit spotlight on the Literacy Center of West Michigan. I had so many misconceptions about this organization until we got the chance to sit down with Wendy, hear her story, and learn more about the mission of the center. One (of many) of my favorite parts during our conversation was about the importance of immigration in the workforce and the labor market. For a topic that often seems tension-filled, Wendy talks about it beautifully: "These folks are of value add to our community on multiple levels, including economic levels. It's very easy to make the case for what we do." Come learn more with us this Monday. Drew Meyers | Jonathan (JR) Roberts #podcast #KnownProfits #community #nonprofit
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We’re excited to announce that our very own Executive Director, Wendy Falb, PhD, will be featured on the Known Profits podcast! She will be sharing insights into the incredible work we do at the Literacy Center and how you can get involved. Stay tuned for the episode release next week on December 16th! You can find the episode, and others, at https://lnkd.in/gq8KJ5kC Thank you Kyle Szucs, Drew Meyers, and Jonathan (JR) Roberts for being such amazing hosts. #LiteracyCenterofWestMichigan #KnownProfits #CommunityImpact #GrandRapids #AdultEducation
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🌟 Looking to make an impact in 2025? There’s still time to attend one of our December Coach Orientations and learn how you can volunteer with the Literacy Center of West Michigan! As a volunteer coach, you’ll help adult learners achieve their goals—whether it’s learning English, gaining employment, or becoming a US citizen. 📅 Orientation Dates: Thursday, December 5th at 6 pm - Online (Today!) Wednesday, December 11th at 10 am - In-Person Monday, December 16th at 12 pm - Online Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in your community. Learn more and sign up today: https://lnkd.in/ei-jrin #VolunteerOpportunity #MakeAnImpact #LiteracyMatters #CommunityInvolvement #AdultEducation
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🌟 Building Community Through Family Literacy 🌟 At the Literacy Center of West Michigan, we are proud to partner with Grand Rapids Public Schools to support parents learning English directly at their children’s elementary schools. Workshops like these—focused on the importance of parent involvement in education—are vital to helping families gain tools and confidence in English literacy to support their scholars' success. We were thrilled to see some of our English learners join the workshop as part of their on-site classes, a true reflection of the power of #FamilyLiteracy and #CommunityBuilding in action. 📣 Check out Southwest Middle-Highschool's Facebook post for more highlights from this amazing event: https://lnkd.in/ghHY8Pr8 Together, we are fostering connections that benefit families and build a stronger community! #AdultEducation #ParentEngagement #MultiGenerationalLearning #StrongerTogether
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Today is Giving Tuesday! Your support makes it possible for adults in our community to achieve their dreams—whether it's learning English, gaining meaningful employment, or becoming U.S. citizens. Every contribution helps change lives and build a stronger, more inclusive community. Join us in empowering learners to succeed. Give today: https://lnkd.in/eGfKvbZ Thank you for believing in the power of literacy! Together, we make a difference. #GivingTuesday #PowerOfLiteracy #SupportAdultEducation
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This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the incredible impact your support has on our mission. Your contributions help provide resources, classes, and opportunities for adult learners to thrive. 💛 Thank you for believing in the power of literacy and for helping us create lasting change in our community. 🦃 From all of us at the Literacy Center, Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 Learn more about how you can support this work at https://lnkd.in/dXTzFC3N #BuildingStrongerCommunities #Gratitude #LiteracyMatters #ThankfulForYou #CommunityImpact
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