Your gifts & volunteer service make a difference!

There are many ways to support LearningWorks.

You can start simple or jump right in. Whatever works for you, here are suggestions for actions you can take today to get involved:.
Learn more
-- Take a tour of LearningWorks and get an introduction to our programs by talking to Bodi Luse.
-- Attend one of our events, like Community Conversations.

-- Sign up to be on our e-news mailing list and get monthly updates of our work. Join the mailing list by emailing Bodi Luse.

-- Follow us on Facebook.

Make a Donation

-- Make a cash gift, the simplest means of support. Checks may be sent to: LearningWorks, 181 Brackett Street Portland, ME 04102.

-- Give online today!

-- Pledge your support over the next several months or years. Choose a payment schedule that works for you. Even $10 a month adds up to make a significant difference.

-- Honor someone special with a gift/memorial donation to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion. A gift to LearningWorks in memory of a loved one can bear the name that you assign it.

-- Ask your employer, corporate board, or alumni organizations if they have a matching gift program.

-- Consult your tax or financial advisor about how to maximize the benefits of your tax-deductible gift of cash or stock.

-- Make an in-kind donation of a computer in good working condition that will go to one of our English Language students. Contact Paul Manoff for details.

-- Consider making a planned gift or designating LearningWorks as beneficiary in your will or life insurance policy. Consult your financial advisor for details.

Contribute Your Time

-- Volunteer with one of our programs.

-- Serve on our governance board. Contact Joel Russ for more information.

-- Spread the word about our work by organizing a fundraiser or public awareness event, and invite a LearningWorks staff member or student to speak.

-- Join our staff. Take a look at our current job openings.

Take Action.

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» Mentor

» Tutor

Spotlight:

LearningWorks Mentor Match - Emily and Evelyn

Last year, Emily Kosnow saw a local flyer asking for mentors to get involved in their community. After she attended a mentor orientation, she was soon matched with Evelyn Rusagabandi, a woman from Burundi. Evelyn had been enrolled in the LearningWorks’ English Language Program for several months when she was recommended to receive extra support through the mentor program. Evelyn had applied for political asylum and looked forward to the future when she could work and continue building her new life.

Over the past nine months, simply by getting to know one another, Emily has turned into a positive ally for Evelyn and has helped her to identify and accomplish goals. Recently, Evelyn was awarded her work permit and is now able to get a job. Emily has been instrumental in helping her network in the community, locate possible job openings, and polish her resume.

Today, Emily and Evelyn continue to grow Evelyn’s confidence and skill set by volunteering. They regularly come into LearningWorks to support the Back on Track program. The program’s coordinator, Nicole Lloyd exclaims: “These ladies are awesome! Both are so self-sufficient and really good at asking questions.”