Literacy Connection

Literacy Connection Transforming lives by cultivating literacy skills that promote economic and social success

BRLC trains, coordinates and supports volunteer tutors to provide free one-on-one or small group tutoring for adult learners.

We love seeing our tutors proudly wearing their new Literacy Connection shirts! 💙A big thank you to the Four Seasons Rot...
05/30/2026

We love seeing our tutors proudly wearing their new Literacy Connection shirts! 💙

A big thank you to the Four Seasons Rotary Club for supporting our Literacy Ambassadors project. Their grant helped us provide tutor training meals and these shirts for the volunteers who give their time each week to help adult learners in our community.

Our tutors make such a difference helping students build English skills, prepare for citizenship, support their families, and reach personal goals. We’re grateful to have community partners who believe in this work as much as we do.

Thank you, Four Seasons Rotary, for investing in literacy and in the people who make it happen!

Learning English can open the door to confidence, independence, and new opportunities. Every step a learner takes toward...
05/27/2026

Learning English can open the door to confidence, independence, and new opportunities. Every step a learner takes toward speaking up for themselves is a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

Voices of Connection is our yearlong series uplifting learner voices.
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Aprender inglés puede abrir la puerta a la confianza, la independencia y nuevas oportunidades. Cada paso que da un estudiante para expresarse por sí mismo es un poderoso recordatorio de por qué este trabajo importa.

Voces de Conexión es nuestra serie anual dedicada a destacar las voces de nuestros estudiantes.

Literacy Connection office is closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.-------------------------------La oficina de Litera...
05/25/2026

Literacy Connection office is closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

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La oficina de Literacy Connection estará cerrada el lunes 25 de mayo por el Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day).

For many adult learners, building English skills is about more than language; it’s about confidence, connection, and th...
05/20/2026

For many adult learners, building English skills is about more than language; it’s about confidence, connection, and the ability to advocate for themselves and their families every day. We’re proud to support students on that journey toward independence and empowerment.

Voices of Connection is our yearlong series uplifting learner voices.
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Para muchos estudiantes adultos, aprender inglés es mucho más que aprender un idioma; se trata de desarrollar confianza, crear conexiones y tener la capacidad de defenderse a sí mismos y a sus familias cada día. Nos enorgullece apoyar a los estudiantes en ese camino hacia la independencia y el empoderamiento.

Voces de Conexión es nuestra serie anual dedicada a destacar las voces de nuestros estudiantes.

Last week, our Citizenship Prep tutors came together for a training filled with learning, collaboration, and plenty of f...
05/18/2026

Last week, our Citizenship Prep tutors came together for a training filled with learning, collaboration, and plenty of fun! New tutors got trained, and returning tutors shared strategies for supporting students as they prepare for their naturalization interviews, exchanged ideas and best practices, and everyone left with new resources to strengthen their work.

We’re so grateful for the energy, creativity, and dedication our tutors bring to helping learners reach this important milestone on their citizenship journey.

These are everyday moments many of us take for granted. Literacy and language skills open doors to independence, opportu...
05/13/2026

These are everyday moments many of us take for granted. Literacy and language skills open doors to independence, opportunity, and self-confidence, one learner at a time!

Voices of Connection is our yearlong series uplifting learner voices.
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Estos son momentos cotidianos que muchos damos por sentado. La alfabetización y habilidades de lenguaje abre puertas a la independencia, las oportunidades y la confianza en uno mismo, un estudiante a la vez.

Voces de Conexión es nuestra serie anual que eleva las voces de los estudiantes.

Thanks to our board member extraordinaire Susie and Henderson County Public Library for making Computer Basics classes a...
05/11/2026

Thanks to our board member extraordinaire Susie and Henderson County Public Library for making Computer Basics classes available in Spanish for our students! Six adult learners are learning to use a mouse and keyboard for the very first time building confidence and opening doors to new opportunities through digital literacy. 💻✨

This is what citizenship means.Not just a new status, but a new sense of belonging, voice, and possibility.We’re honored...
05/06/2026

This is what citizenship means.

Not just a new status, but a new sense of belonging, voice, and possibility.

We’re honored to support new Americans on their journey.

Voices of Connection is our yearlong series uplifting learner voices.
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Esto es lo que significa la ciudadanía.

No es solo un nuevo estatus, sino un nuevo sentido de pertenencia, voz y posibilidades. 🇺🇸

Nos honra apoyar a los nuevos estadounidenses en su camino.

Voces de Conexión es nuestra serie anual que eleva las voces de los estudiantes.

Our strategic plan is grounded in a unifying theme: CONNECTION.Connection is at the heart of our mission and impact: c...
05/03/2026

Our strategic plan is grounded in a unifying theme: CONNECTION.

Connection is at the heart of our mission and impact: connecting students to language, confidence, and opportunity; connecting tutors to meaningful service; connecting board members to purpose and leadership; and connecting our organization to the broader community.

Over the next three years, Literacy Connection will deepen and expand these connections to strengthen our impact, sustainability, and visibility. Our strategic priorities focus on building meaningful, lasting relationships across all aspects of our work, ensuring that no one is isolated in their journey, and that our organization remains a vital, connected force in the community.

If this plan piques your interest and you’re interested in getting more involved, we’d love to talk. We’re currently recruiting new board members to begin a three-year term on July 1.

Address

204 6th Avenue W
Hendersonville, NC
28739

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+18286963811

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