Programs

  • Adult Education and Literacy Classes

    The Learning Center provides four core classes: Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish Literacy and Intensive High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation classes. Instruction is provided by Malcom X College instructors, TLC instructors, AmeriCorps members, and volunteer tutors. The Malcolm X instructor salaries totaling $35,631 were provided at no cost to TLC. TLC served 164 adult learners during FY 2024-2025. Included in our core programming were: a. Special reading/writing workshops b. Health Literacy Project c. Academic textbooks and workbooks d. School supplies e. Computer devices and internet access
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $121.2K

  • Computer Literacy Program

    In addition to our core programming, TLC provides a Computer Literacy Program using computer-assisted instruction and broadband service. Many educational computer programs are available online, such as Burlington English, MyOpenMath and Learning Upgrade. 100% of our students participated in our computer literacy program which helped them improve in areas of: a. fluency b. comprehension c. critical thinking d. writing proficiency e. basic computer skills
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $44.1K

  • Support Services for Adult Learners

    To further support our literacy program and adult learners, TLC offered support services which included: a. GED and HISET test fees - Six (6) students received their High School Equivalency Certificate. b. Educational and cultural trips throughout the City of Chicago - 40% of the students we served attended these field trips. c. Public transportation assistance - TLC distributed 300 emergency transit cards to our students. d. Daily nutritious breakfasts and lunches - We served about 155 meals per week during FY 2024-2025. e. One-on-one or small group tutoring - Twenty-two (22) dedicated volunteer tutors provided 1,335.95 hours of supplemental instruction. At $30.97 per volunteer hour for Illinois, the total dollar value contributed by TLC literacy volunteers was $41,374.37. f. Food assistance program - 52 students received monthly produce boxes from Forty Acres Fresh Market. g. Digital Literacy program - 10 English as a Second Language students successfully completed this program.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $33.9K