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The life of an industrialist-philanthropist, like Alex von Furstenberg, always revolves around helping others, especially when it comes to education. Part of Mr. von Furstenberg’s advocacy is increasing adult literacy through the Literacy Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to offering high quality, community-based literacy programs in New York City. Its main goal is to help adults reach their maximum potential as individuals, parents, and citizens.
Going beyond teaching people how to read
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Many people think that illiteracy means not knowing how to read. Literacy Partners changes this perception by not just teaching adults the basics of reading but also providing them a holistic approach service to attain a combined basic literacy, health and financial literacy, and job readiness. Included in its roster of services are the following:
1. Prepares students for their General Education Development or GED
2. Teaches English to non-English speaking students
3. Provides programs for financial and health literacy
4. Gives a comprehensive and individualized guided education
5. Awards each student with all the support services needed in order to succeed in life
There are over two million New Yorkers who are functionally illiterate. Literacy Partners strives not just to educate but also to empower these people to achieve more in life. The organization effectively addresses the root cause of issues to help generate a surge of effects boosting health, the economy, and society as a whole.
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