Grants That Make a Difference
Every month, "Grants that Make a Difference" highlights grants given to Washington, DC area organizations that have helped make a difference in people's lives. "Grants That Make a Difference" profiles these important community success stories.
August 1, 2007
Grant amount: $35,000
Who got the grant:
Language ETC
2200 California St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202/387-2222
Fax: 202/518-2659
E-mail: executivedirector@languageetc.org
Web site: http://www.languageetc.org/
Who gave the grant:
Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
1400 16th Street, N.W., Suite 360
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202/483-8294
Fax: 202/328-6850
Contact: Julie L. Rogers, President
E-mail: meyer@meyerfdn.org
Web site: http://www.meyerfoundation.org
Purpose of the grant:
To support general operations of The Language, Education, and Technology Center (Language ETC).
Impact:
Since 1993, The Language, Education, and Technology Center (Language ETC), a community-based program, has offered English and literacy training to low-income adult immigrants in the greater Washington area using volunteer teachers and tutors. In the fall, winter, and spring, it offers a variety of adult education courses in English and Spanish, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Citizenship, GED Preparation, and Computer Applications. Language ETC also maintains a job bank and holds free seminars on resume writing and job searching techniques.
Language ETC is dedicated to providing high-quality educational services, access to technology, and life skill programs to all low-income adult immigrants in the Washington metropolitan area, regardless of ability to pay.
Mission:
The mission of Language ETC is to empower and enable adult immigrants through education to become contributing and self-reliant community members.
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- Name of your funded program
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- Who received the grant - Your organization's name, contact person's name (if applicable), address, telephone and Web site (if applicable).
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