Listos

centro_latino_for_literacy
Amount:
$20,000
Year:
2011
Field of Interest:
Program Name:
Listos
Grant Type:
General Community
Grant Website
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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1991, Centro Latino for Literacy (Centro Latino) seeks to address the need for basic literacy instruction among the Los Angeles Latino community. Centro Latino teaches non-literate Spanish speakers how to read and write in Spanish to build foundational reading and writing skills – and the confidence – to subsequently learn English and pursue other educational and personal goals.

GRANT PURPOSE

Listos  teaches practical financial skills in Spanish to adults, ages 18+, who have basic reading and writing skills.

We anticipate serving 100 newly literate adults will learn how to open a bank account and manage a budget, thanks to this grant.

Mari Riddle
President and CEO, Centro Latino for Literacy