Literacy Pittsburgh

Program Coordinator Lisa Morse attends a community event hosted by Hello Neighbor. She was joined by Dick Jennings, who volunteers with both Hello Neighbor and Literacy Pittsburgh!

Lisa shared: "Several students came up and spoke to me. One of mine brought her daughters over to color on some coloring pages I had, and we chatted for a few minutes. It was a joyous day, filled with music, food and laughter -- and it didn't rain! Another of my former students, Elisa, was there taking professional pictures for them. It's always good to see students enjoying themselves and sharing their talents."

Are you an educator looking to make a profound difference in the Pittsburgh region?

Literacy Pittsburgh is seeking a passionate individual to join the team as a Partner Instructor. In this role, you will help adult learners navigate essential literacy, English language, and workforce readiness skills, opening doors to new opportunities for them and their families.

Explore the role requirements and application details here: https://www.literacypittsburgh.org/partner-instructor/

Please join us in congratulating Jabriya Hester, Development Manager at Literacy Pittsburgh, on graduating from Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.’s Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) program yesterday!

Over the past 10 months, Jabriya has expanded her leadership, strengthened community connections, and deepened their commitment to making a difference in our region.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

Join us this Wednesday for a premiere screening of Literacy Pittsburgh's feature on All Access with Andy Garcia!

📅Wednesday, June 17
🕛6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
📍Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our programs and how we help our students thrive and meet the teachers, students, and volunteers who make Literacy Pittsburgh a welcoming and vibrant place to learn. Light refreshments will be served.

➡️RSVP here:
https://form.jotform.com/261034658694162

Students Luis and Marielis got married in a small courthouse ceremony. They asked their tutor, Colten, to be their witness! Additionally, Colten married his partner the same month! Tutors sign up to help students meet their goals and often find they can celebrate life's moments too!

"If my English had not improved, I would not have been able to express the skills I have in this field." 📝✨

A heartwarming shoutout to Laurel, one of our incredible teachers, from her student Mohammad. Moments like this mean everything to us at Literacy Pittsburgh!

Pride is all about community, and we are so excited to celebrate it together! 🌈✨

Literacy Pittsburgh will be tabling at Pride Millvale on June 20th from 12 PM to 6 PM. Stop by our table to say hi, learn more about our free programs, discover volunteer opportunities, or just grab some fun swag. We can’t wait to see you there! 📚❤️

Our Oasis Tutoring program wrapped up the school year at Environmental Charter School by giving children backpacks loaded with summer activities. Thank you to ECS and our tutors for another great year!

Help us in welcoming Kabang as an ISAC Service Coordinator! She graduated this past December from Carlow University with a degree in Psychology after transferring from Allegheny College in 2024.

During college, she was involved in leadership roles serving as a Resident Assistant, Secretary and Co-President of African Student Association (ASA) and working in the Allegheny College Global Health Department. This past summer, she completed the Basic Needs Internship with SHIM, where I gained experience supporting clients and connecting them to community resources to help address barriers they were facing.

She is passionate about supporting diverse communities and helping others feel supported and seen!