This holiday season, Aspire is celebrating five years since LIFT and Aberg Center for Literacy united as one organization, building on more than 60 years of impact, and we want you to be part of it, First name / friend!

 

Join us for our Mingle and Jingle on Sunday, November 16, from 5–8 p.m. at the beautiful Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

 

It is the perfect way to kick off the holidays with family and friends. Your ticket includes complimentary Arboretum admission, a stroll through the twinkling Christmas Village and gardens, seasonal food and drinks, festive entertainment, and entry into our holiday raffle with a $1,000 shopping spree grand prize.

 

Most importantly, your ticket supports Aspire’s mission of expanding education and opportunity for adults across Dallas.

 

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We look forward to celebrating the season and this milestone with you.

This month, Aspire joined the nationwide celebration of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week with our annual Spirit Week!

 

This week is about more than fun outfits; it is about raising awareness of the importance of adult education and celebrating the community we are building together. This semester, Aspire is serving more than 800 ESL students across our programs. In a community this large, it can feel overwhelming to step into a classroom full of strangers. Spirit Week provides students with the opportunity to turn new faces into new friends.

 

Each day carried a theme across our ESL locations:

Learning is not just about acquiring new skills; it’s also about finding a sense of belonging and encouragement along the way.

We are grateful for the generosity shown by the Aspire community on North Texas Giving Day. Every gift and every act of support move our mission forward and strengthen the foundation we are building together.

 

As September and National Literacy Month come to a close, it’s worth remembering that literacy is not just our mission at Aspire; it is the foundation of opportunity in everyday life. From reading a bedtime story to your child to filling out a job application or navigating healthcare, literacy opens doors and creates opportunities.

 

Your support, whether through a donation or simply spreading the word, helps maintain momentum for Aspire students as they work toward their goals. 

 

Together, we are building a community where literacy is not a barrier but a bridge. Thank you for joining us in this important work and for standing with Aspire this month and always.

Formerly known as LIFT and Aberg Center for Literacy

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