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What's happening at Literacy Advance?What's happening in Houston?
What important information do you need to know?
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Literacy Advance Closed for Memorial Day
Literacy Advance will be CLOSED for Memorial Day on:
Saturday, May 26 and
Monday, May 28.
There will be NO classes on those days - please don't come to class!
The Wilcrest office will open again on Tuesday, May 29 at 8am.
Please turn your cell phone off
Please turn your cell phone OFF while you are at Literacy Advance.
If you need to talk, please go outside the office.
Please do NOT talk on your phone in the foyer, in the hall, or in the classrooms. It is noisy and disrupts others.
Computer classes
Christian Community Service Center has workshops and computer classes several times throughout the month. To see the schedule, check the Student Information Board.
SER - Jobs for Progress has a computer class starting in April. If you complete the class (100 hours) you will get a University of Houston Microsoft Office certificate for your resume. The class costs $40, but if this is a problem for you, talk to Buddy - he may be able to help you pay for the class. For more information, see the Student Information Board.
Help with jobs!
Have you talked to Buddy yet?
Buddy can help all Literacy Advance students with job searches, resumes, and other job information. Find out more here or call him: 281.829.8683.
Help with citizenship applications
The Chinese Community Center can help people with Citizenship Applications (form N-400). They can also help submit a fee waiver to help you pay for the application.
If you qualify, they can refer you to an immigration attorney who can give you advice and information.
For information, contact Ka Man:
Email: kaki@ccchouston.org
Phone: 713.271.6100 X 205
United Way Referral Service - 2-1-1 online!
The United Way of Greater Houston Community Resource Directory lets you search by ZIP code, service category, service keyword, or even by agency or program name.
Special Classes
New Literacy Advance Special Classes will now be listed online. Check here to see Special Classes.
United way THRIVE
THRIVE is a program that helps families achieve their goals - they can help with money, jobs and education. It's FREE to be involved! If you would like more information about THRIVE, talk to Enedina, Juan or Diana.
IMPORTANT: Call the Student Absence Voicemail!
Friendly reminder: the Student Absence Voicemail is 281-849-4393. This is an automated service so please speak clearly and slowly. Please call this number to tell us about ALL ABSENCES. If you need to speak to the staff about anything other than an absence, please call the office at 713-266-8777.
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