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Literacy Empowerment Campaign

The Literacy Empowerment Campaign (LEC) is York Literacy Institute’s (YLI) annual fundraising campaign. It provides for immediate needs such as operational and program costs to maintain literacy services that are not otherwise sponsored by foundation, endowment, or...
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A Night of Magic and Mission

On Saturday, October 18, York Literacy Institute hosted its highly anticipated “Heroes and Villains: SUPER POWERED” event at MarketView Arts in downtown York. Presented by WellSpan Health, the evening brought together community members for a celebration of creativity,...
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Unlocking New Doors with Digital Literacy

Meet Margaret, an inspiring adult learner who has bravely stepped into the digital world. Her journey began when she found herself struggling to use her phone. She reached out to the York County Agency on Aging for advice. This led her to York Literacy Institute’s...
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Literacy: Beyond the Word

This week marks National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, an initiative aimed at raising public awareness of the importance of adult education and the positive impact of family literacy. Let's examine the significance of literacy and its impact on individuals...
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Finding Community and Confidence: Tarsila’s Next Step

Tarsila, a Chemical Engineer from Brazil, moved to the U.S. with her husband twoyears ago. As she settled into her new life here, she quickly realized that improvingher English was essential to connect with the community and businesses aroundher. Tarsila was able to...
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Buck A Book 2025 celebration at Rev’s Game

The Buck A Book® Reading Program 2025 celebrated its 33rd year at a recognition event before the York Revolution game on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Many excited Buck A Book participants, including students, their families, and program sponsors, took part in a field walk...
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YLI welcomes new Digital Literacy Instructor

Claudia Calderon joins York Literacy Institute (YLI) as our new Digital Literacy Instructor.  In today’s fast-changing world, empowerment begins with knowledge. Reading opens minds to new ideas, while gaining tech skills unlocks doors to opportunity. Together, they...
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June Healthcare Pathways class concludes

Today, we celebrate with our Healthcare Pathways students as they take the next steps on their educational journey to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Our Next Step Program partners with Adult and Continuing Education Center at York County School of Technology...
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YLI welcomes new Database Coordinator

Becca Ferguson joins York Literacy Institute (YLI) as our new Database Coordinator. Becca will be making sure we have all the data organized for the grants that keep us going! She has always had a passion for helping others, especially those who are learning English...
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The results for our mascot naming contest are in!

 Drumroll, please! We have tallied the votes and are excited to introduce our new mascot: PAIGE TURNER! Thank you to everyone who voted and helped select the name! We had fun thinking of possible literary-related names for our book mascot, and received many creative...
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Literacy: Beyond the Word

Literacy: Beyond the Word

by | Sep 14, 2025 |

This week marks National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, an initiative aimed at raising public awareness of the importance of adult education and the positive impact of family literacy....

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