LIFT’s mission is to enhance lives and strengthen
communities by raising the adult literacy rate in Texas.
LIFT to Launch Mentor for Success Program Pilot During National Mentoring Month! Beginning late January, adult learners from two LIFT classes will receive individualized support and encouragement from a trained LIFT Volunteer Mentor. Mentors will monitor class attendance, help learners work toward their goals and address any barriers to success. The program will be offered to all LIFT students Spring 2012.
Volunteer Info Session February 8th! Join us February 8th from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. to learn more about LIFT. You'll meet the team, get a tour of the facility, and learn about all of our volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, RSVP and get more information by emailing
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. We can't wait to meet you!
Help LIFT When You Shop at Tom Thumb! Tom Thumb's Good Neighbor Program donates 1% of your grocery bill when you link your rewards card to LIFT. Complete this form using charity number 2077 and return it to your store's courtesy booth. Just one step, and you'll help adults in our community attain self-sufficiency through literacy.
DALLAS, TX(KERA) - Nearly half of the adult population in the DFW Metroplex cannot read a newspaper. That's according to LIFT, Literacy Instruction for Texas. For 50 years, LIFT has been teaching adults to read. KERA's BJ Austin reports. Click on the link below for the full story. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kera/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1823479
(Photo: May Ayers and Ronnie Porter Lift Students)
Thank you to the individuals, corporations and foundations that supported LIFT in 2011! Without you, we could not fulfill our mission of raising the literacy rate in our community.
Board of Directors News: LIFT is proud to welcome Katherin Dockerill to the Board of Directors. Learn more about Katherin and LIFT's executive leadership.
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes begin in January & February - Go here for dates, times, locations and more info.
