News & Stories
AY Magazine has a great write-up about Literacy Action of Central Arkansas and our Hometown Heroes. Check it out here.
Literacy Action of Central Arkansas awarded a $1,000 check for Operation Roundup!
Ashley Copple with First Electric Cooperative came by our Little Rock office today with a $1,000 check for Operation Roundup! We are grateful and honored to have been selected for this award. Thanks from all of us!
Literacy Action of Central Arkansas chosen as a Difference Maker for 2021
We were extremely honored to be chosen as a Difference Maker for 2021. Literacy Action received a one thousand dollar donation as well as a beautiful trophy, all presented by Rainwater, Holt, and Sexton. On Tuesday, Fox 16 came to the Little Rock office to film the...
Amanda Gets a New Job!
(Updated June 2020) Amanda started literacy tutoring in July 2018 with a great attitude and ready to get to work. At that time, Amanda was in the middle of a job search because she had recently lost her job at a local nursing home. From the beginning, Amanda's first...
Overcoming Doubt to Learn to Read
Overcoming Doubt to Learn to Read: William's Progress and Potential When William became a student nearly six years ago, he could only write his name and sing the alphabet. His supervisor brought him to our office because he wanted to learn how to read. She told the...
Surviving War and Turmoil
Surviving War and Turmoil: Theva's Journey from Laos to Learn English By: Irma Jaime, AmeriCorps Tutor, Literacy Action of Central Arkansas When Theva was 18 years old, she came to the United States from Laos, a country in the midst of war and political change. When...
Being Brave to Learn English
Being Brave to Learn English: Sam's Journey to Conversational English By: Cara Gieringer, Volunteer Tutor at Literacy Action Sam Park moved to the United States in February 2017. Before that, he lived in Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. Sam worked at the...
GAIN Client Inspires Others
GAIN Client, Eric, Inspires Others to Improve Literacy By: Liz Hall, AmeriCorps VISTA, Literacy Action of Central Arkansas When Eric enrolled as a student at Literacy Action last fall, he set two goals: go back to school and get his driver's license. Despite having...
ESL Classes Offer More than English
ESL Classes Offer More than English: Students Find Friendship, Self-worth and Community By: Liz Hall, AmeriCorps VISTA, Literacy Action of Central Arkansas Echoing through the halls of the former schoolhouse at St. Edward Catholic Church are laughter, worldly accents,...
From Gangbanger to Bishop Bodyguard
From Gangbanger to Bishop Bodyguard "I chose the streets instead of my education." When Michael was going to elementary school, it simply wasn’t required for him to attend regularly. “I wanted to be my own person and do what I wanted to do. They didn’t make you go....
Finding Her Voice: A Star Student Story
Finding Her Voice: Beatriz Chavez When Beatriz Chavez came to Literacy Action's Conway Office in January 2017, she already had a strong foundation of English. But, that hasn't stopped her from wanting to learn more, practice her speaking skills, and dream big about...