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Thank you for supporting immigrants and refugees in the Pacific Northwest!
With support from individuals and charitable foundations, Beaverton Literacy Council (BLC) provides free and low-cost English classes for adult immigrants and refugees in Oregon and Washington State. Each year, our all-volunteer organization serves over 450 adult learners from more than 50 countries. Our classes place a premium not only on teaching English, but also on building community and helping students understand American culture, government, and local events.
Our students say:
"I had no idea that I can learn English with people from different countries in a good environment."
"Without your help, I might give up to learn."
"I noticed learning English is learning other country's culture."
"I am very grateful to the teachers for creating such a wonderful lesson in the COVID-19 pandemic. I really look forward to seeing teachers and students in the Zoom again."
"Can I take 2 classes?" (yes, she can!)
BLC is run by a dedicated volunteer board of directors. Our board of BLC teachers and students brings experience in finance, operations, marketing, teaching, and learning. We are part of an interconnected web of English programs and other services that serve immigrants and refugees in the Portland metro area.
Your support makes a difference!
Donations to BLC are needed primarily to pay for student textbooks. Students are asked to pay if they can, but many cannot afford even our modest fees.
We welcome donations:
By credit or debit card or Paypal: click here
By check sent to Beaverton Literacy Council, PO Box 1491, Beaverton, OR 97075.
We would be happy to discuss any donation.
Please contact Board President Linda Bonder at admin@beavertonliteracy.org, 503-468-7809.
THANK YOU!
We are grateful for all individual donations and recent grants from:
The Wish You Well Foundation
The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
Sisters of St. Mary
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
Beaverton Literacy Council (BLC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 93-1280268. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. To fully comply with charitable registration law, we can currently solicit online donations only from Oregon residents.