I H M CENTER FOR LITERACY AND GED PROGRAM
Cause Area
- Computers & Technology
- Education & Literacy
- Immigrants & Refugees
Location
4251 L STREETPHILADELPHIA, PA 19124 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.ihmcenterforliteracy.comOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The IHM Center for Literacy, an educational outreach of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is committed to facilitation the inclusion of immigrants into American society through the teaching of English language, technology, citizenship, and life skills for the community and workplace. The Center serves multi-ethnic, non-English-speaking adults in the Philadelphia region.
Description
Since 1989, the IHM Center for Literacy has helped facilitate the inclusion of thousands of adult immigrants into American society through English language learning, digital literacy and citizenship. The Center currently serves over 300 adult immigrants from 19 countries. The Center is staffed by more than 20 volunteers, carrying out the Mission under the direction of an Executive Director and a Governing Board. Classes are held mornings and evenings, Monday through Thursday, September through May.