In Dallas County, 1 in 4 adults struggles with low literacy. That is thousands of our neighbors who may face challenges filling out a job application, reading to their child, or even reading this sentence.

 

 

Early giving for North Texas Giving Day opens this Thursday, August 28. Don’t wait—donate to Aspire today. Help turn lessons into life-changing experiences. Your immediate gift makes a real, lasting difference—one student, one goal, one page at a time.

 

On September 18, the entire North Texas community will come together to do good! This is the moment for everyone to step up, answer the call to serve others, and support the organizations leading the mission of good.

 

Give today and be the reason hope starts for someone in your community. Donate now—your early gift builds momentum and inspires others to join you in making a difference.

 

Every dollar supports our reading, workforce, ESL, and GED classes. Each program helps adults gain skills. These skills lead to better jobs, stronger families, and a more empowered future.

 

Will you be a turning point in someone’s story? 🩵

Aspire's fall semester has arrived, and we are welcoming learners eager to build skills that will last far beyond the season. Aspires ESL and GED programs are serving more than 850 students this semester! 🥳

 

It is inspiring to see so many adults taking steps to reach their goals, and we look forward to cheering them on every step of the way. Some students are returning to keep building on their progress, while others are joining Aspire for the first time. Regardless of where they begin, each learner is taking steps toward greater confidence at home, at work, and in the community.

 

From all corners of the metroplex, our dedicated staff and volunteers are ready to support every student on their learning journey.

 

Readers 2 Leaders in West Dallas
At Readers 2 Leaders, classrooms are filled with the energy of learners eager to improve their English skills. The sense of community is strong, with students supporting each other on their journeys toward greater language proficiency.

 

Buckner Family Hope Center in West Dallas
Now in its second semester, Buckner Family Hope Center is quickly becoming a strong part of Aspire's community. Learners here are growing in a supportive environment that extends beyond the classroom.

 

The Storehouse Community Center in Plano
Up north at The Storehouse Community Center, the semester is off to a smooth start. Students are settling into a learning experience tailored to their goals, in an ideal setting for focused study and collaboration.

 

Texans Can Academies (Dallas North and Farmers Branch/Carrollton)
Aspire has also expanded into multiple Texans Can Academy campuses, creating even more opportunities for learners across the metroplex. Whether in Dallas North or Farmers Branch/Carrollton, students are engaging with dedicated teachers and classmates as they take meaningful steps toward their goals.

 

Metrocrest Services in Carrollton
At Metrocrest, Aspire is meeting learners right in the heart of their community. The partnership provides another welcoming space where students can focus on their goals, connect with peers, and gain skills that open doors to new opportunities.

 

Jubilee Park and Community Center in South Dallas
Jubilee Park is once again a hub of learning and opportunity in South Dallas. The first days of class are marked by enthusiasm as students begin their lessons, setting the stage for a series of months of growth and achievement. 

 

If you are inspired by these stories, consider joining us as a volunteer, supporter, or community partner to help empower even more learners this semester!

At Aspire’s summer SEE Recognition Ceremony, students proudly received their certificates marking their advancement through program levels. A highlight was a Level 4 student proudly announcing their acceptance into Dallas College, a milestone showing how the right support can open doors through education.

 

These milestones are incredibly important because for many adults, reading struggles began in early childhood, go undiagnosed, or are unsupported in traditional classrooms. By adulthood, these learners may still be unable to read or recognize the sounds letters make, often starting at a pre-K to first-grade reading level.

 

That is why Aspire’s Sequential English Education (SEE) program exists. SEE is designed for adults (18+) with visual and/or auditory processing differences, such as dyslexia or auditory processing disorder, who need a more personalized approach to reading. In small, supportive classes, trained volunteer instructors use a structured, multisensory approach that helps students engage with language through hearing, seeing, speaking, and writing. Over time, students gain the repetition and practice needed to build comprehension and confidence.

 

Across the program, we have seen students achieve goals that once felt out of reach, from completing important forms independently to reading to their children. These accomplishments are the life-changing impact of literacy.

 

Aspire is enrolling for its fall session of adult reading classes, starting in September. If you know someone who could benefit from this kind of support, encourage them to call 214.824.2000 or complete an interest form at www.aspiretolearn.org/interest-form.

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