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Juan's Story
Juan was an assistant manager of a restaurant in Mexico City when he decided to move to the United States in 2004. Juan has been studying English in the Literacy Council’s ESL program and is pleased with his improvement.
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Posted Apr 14, 2026
Literacy Council of Southwestern PA Appoints Diana Dick as Executive Director
The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA names Diana Dick as Executive Director. Learn about her background and vision for expanding literacy access.
Posted Jun 10, 2024
Driven By Hope: Literacy council empowering adults with language skills
The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA has been chosen as this month's recipient of the Driven By Hope Award sponsored by Washington Auto Mall.