Providing the best learning opportunities in Southern Maine for at-risk youth, the immigrant community, and low-income families.

The Year in Review

1,258.  That's how many confident English speakers, skilled employees, tutored students, fulfilled volunteers, and connected youth LearningWorks served last year. 

Download our FY2011 Annual Report to learn more!

LearningWorks' 4th Community Conversations Forum: "Pathways Out of Poverty: Personal Stories of What Works"

On October 25, LearningWorks hosted its 4th Community Conversations forum - Pathways Out of Poverty: Personal Stories of What Works. Leading community members Tom Wright, Tae Chong and Alan Caron spoke about their personal pathways out of childhood poverty.  Following the panel discussion, participants broke into groups to talk about individual and community action strategies to end the cycle of poverty. If you missed the event, watch it online here!

Learning Works for...

Mentoring Pair 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.

Read their story

Alternatives to Detention Student Najee

Learning works for Najee, a student in our Alternatives to Detention program.  Najee was struggling in school and at home. A student at Westbrook High school and member of the Westbook High Football team, he needed his drivers license to get to and from class.  Motivated by the potential of winning a LearningWorks scholarship to driving school, Najee stayed on track throughout his tenure with Alternatives to Detention. He won that scholarship and recently earned his driver's permit. Congratulations, Najee!

Make a difference. LearningWorks is seeking mentors. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator today!

Did you know Literacy Volunteers-Greater Portland is now part of LearningWorks? Interested in literacy tutoring? Find out more!

LearningWorks in the News

LearningWorks and Portland city police teamed up  to play a halftime game at the Red Claws December 4 game. Check out the Portland Press Herald video about a pre-game practice session.

LearningWorks Board Chair Will Kilbreth published an editorial in the Portland Press Herald highlighting the challenge of counting - and helping - homeless and not-quite homeless - youth. Read the editorial here.

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Partners

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» Portland Museum of Art

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