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The Mission literacy task group has received $70,000 in funding from Literacy Now Communities. Funds supported numerous projects, such as helping to transform a school bus into the Mission Literacy BUS (Building United Services), bringing literacy support to vulnerable citizens. In addition, a literacy outreach worker was hired to coordinate various projects, including an English as a second language program for migrant workers, a youth magazine written and produced by youth, and a Literacy Resource Directory.
The grant also helped support other activities, such as hosting a Riot of Reading Solutions event to promote family literacy strategies, materials and resources; offering an Adult Tutoring program; and developing the Mission Literacy Association website.