Literacy as a Lifeline: Empowering Communities Through Reading and Education
Literacy is more than the ability to read—it’s the foundation for opportunity, wellness, and empowerment. Your not alone with this issue. Many of Americans, adults and children are struggling with literacy comprehension and understanding and in this Ignite Spark talk, Josie Voorhies, Director of the READ Program, will explore how literacy serves as a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty, improving mental health, and building resilient communities. With an abundance of experience in community-based education, Josie brings firsthand insight into how something as simple as access to…
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