BEACON for Adult Literacy

BEACON serves the needs of adult English language learners in Greater Prince William County by empowering them to achieve their education and employment goals.

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This #WhyWednesday, we’re sharing the profound impact Barbara makes on the lives of language learners. As a retiree, she found purpose in volunteering at BEACON, “I wanted to give back to my community and do something that I felt mattered. This is it!"

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🌟✨ Level Up Your New Year: Volunteer for Impact! 🚀💫 Crush your resolutions with BEACON:
🌿 Boost Well-Being: Volunteer for a healthier, happier you! 😊 Achieve Growth: Learn new skills, make a difference in adult language learners' lives. https://t.co/3mcrr7v73W

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Happy Holidays from all of us at BEACON for English Language & Literacy!

If you've been meaning to make a year-end gift to BEACON, please donate at https://t.co/QF5kwq5mkL!

Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to volunteer? Visit https://t.co/2HFtpw80zY.

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Today, we're shining a spotlight on Layla, one of our talented and dedicated low beginner teachers. Layla shares: "I support adult language and literacy because communication is a vital skill in today's global world. Language helps us do that."

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🌟 This #WhyWednesday, meet Hertiza Baptiste, a True Beginner volunteer dedicated to transforming lives through adult language education. "Education empowers individuals to reach their full potential," she shares. 📚✨ Join us in celebrating Hertiza's impact! #VolunteerSpotlight

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Exciting news! 🌟 Join us at Kendra Scott, Fairfax, VA, on Dec 9, 3-5 PM, or shop online Dec 9-10. Mention BEACON in-store or use code GIVEBACK-FPOKX online, and 20% of your purchase supports our cause. 🛍️✨ #ShopForGood #BEACONpartnership

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Today's volunteer spotlight for #WhyWednesday comes from online superstar Nancy Bell.

We are so grateful for volunteers like Nancy who give their time to empower our adult language learners with the skills they need to be independent.

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Exciting news! 🌟 Join us at Kendra Scott, Fairfax, VA, on Dec 9, 3-5 PM, or shop online Dec 9-10. Mention BEACON in-store or use code GIVEBACK-FPOKX online, and 20% of your purchase supports our cause. 🛍️✨ #ShopForGood #BEACONpartnership

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If you've held off making a donation, now is the time to click the donate button below and support BEACON's program with a gift in any amount.
Your donation could help BEACON win $1,000 in extra funding for our program. Donate here: https://t.co/F0WfeRkrbu

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Support BEACON's mission to transform lives like Nasratullah's! Your donation helps fund classes, textbooks, and technology for adult learners. Join us in reaching our $7,000 goal to continue serving the community. Donate now: https://t.co/F0WfeRjTlW 📚✨ #GivingTuesday

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He also shed light on the harsh realities in Afghanistan, emphasizing that, were it not for their relocation, his daughters would have been deprived of educational opportunities, as girls are no longer permitted to attend school in Afghanistan.

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When asked what he likes best about the United States, Nasratullah said, “America has a good culture and democracy.  They respect every culture- this is BIG. Americans are very welcoming of all people.”

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Nasratullah & Semin, Afghan immigrants, embarked on an #EpicEnglishJourney with BEACON after arriving in the U.S. Nasratullah, now a dental assistant, aims to complete all BEACON levels and pursue dental hygiene studies. Their kids actively join in daily language practice!

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Change a Life today with a donation to BEACON! 

We are counting on your support so that we can continue helping students like Griselda on their #EpicEnglishJourney.

Donate here: https://t.co/F0WfeRjTlW

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Griselda attends class and tutoring with Sister Patricia Anne to enhance her grammar and writing skills. Her dream? To write a book sharing her journey to the U.S. and the immigrant experience. Her passion for learning has even led her to explore volunteering with BEACON.

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Now 66-years-old, she embodies the spirit of lifelong learning, stating, "Even though I am at the retirement age, it is never too late to learn and improve my English."

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For more than 30 years, BEACON’s English and Citizenship classes have continued to transform the lives of individuals, like Griselda P., who arrived in the United States 43 years ago from Panama.

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Last year, with the dedicated support of more than 140 volunteers, BEACON for English Language & Literacy served a record-breaking 455 students. This year we're on track to serve even more!

Will you help us reach our #GivingTuesday goal?

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Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! Will you help us reach our goal of $7,000?

We will be participating in the official D.C. region's Giving Tuesday campaign hosted by Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy). Visit https://t.co/F0WfeRjTlW

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Save the Date! Giving Tuesday is November 28th and BEACON is participating in the official D.C. region's #GivingTuesday campaign, hosted by Spur Local, (formerly, Catalogue for Philanthropy).