PATHWAYS TO LITERACY: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERACY PROGRAM
Organization name: Immigrant Welcome Center
Program Type
Academic programs
Ages Served:
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: The Immigrant Welcome Center’s Pathway to Literacy Project
connects individuals to local English classes where they can begin to master their written and
verbal language skills. Referrals and enrollment support are also offered to individuals who have
limited literacy in their native languages.
Success Metrics: Improved English and native language decoding skills. Increased English
language skills (written and verbal). Retention in class.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
30
Black or African Americans Annually Served
50%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
50%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $107,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $5,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: Immigrant Welcome Center
Website: https://www.immigrantwelcomecenter.org/
Respondents Name: Gurinder Hohl
Email: ghohl@immigrantwelcomecenter.org
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