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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 400 adult learners from more than 25 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.

BLC's program is part of an interconnected web of English programs and other services that work with immigrants and refugees in the Portland metro area. We have active partnerships with Portland Literacy Council, Portland State University's Applied Linguistics Department, Portland ESL Network, and others.