Causes: Adult Education, Education

Mission: Helping people to read, write, and reach their potential.

Results: Every day we see people achieve their goals. Our students obtain driver's licenses, technical skills, higher education. . . . and their children have a brighter future. We can stop the cycle of multi-generational poverty by ensuring that all people have the opportunity to learn.

Target demographics: We serve adults who are 16 and over and no longer in school. We also help children who are struggling with reading through Book Buddies, and we encourage younger children to learn to love books through Classroom Book Buddies.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 200 plus

Geographic areas served: Dutchess, Columbia and Greene Counties in New York.

Programs: One to one tutoring for adults, small group drop-in learning centers, Book Buddies and Classroom Book Buddies for children.