Literacy Partners

Happy Father's Day to every dad, grandfather, and caregiver — we're thinking of you today!

At Literacy Partners, we know that parents and caregivers are their children's first and most important teachers. When adults grow in their own literacy, their children grow, too. Stories, curiosity, and possibility move through families — and it starts with you.

If you're looking for a simple way to connect with your kids this summer, try opening a book together. Your voice, your time, and your attention is what they'll remember.

Wishing all the fathers and caregivers in our community a warm and joyful Father's Day. 💙

Last year, New York State Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia (86th Assembly District) generously donated $10,000 to support our literacy programming in the Bronx. Last week, she stopped by to see it in action firsthand, and present us with the check. 🎉

Assemblymember Tapia visited our beginner English for Parents class, held at Renaissance Youth Center in partnership with our team. Literacy Partners Teacher Maria welcomed her into the classroom, where something remarkable happened: Assemblymember Tapia shared her personal story of immigrating to the United States from the Dominican Republic and learning English as a young mother.

Students who walk through that door — juggling family, work, and the challenge of building a new life — heard their own story reflected back to them by an elected official who has lived it.

That's the power of representation. That's the power of investing in people. ❤️

Thank you, Assemblymember Tapia, for your support and for showing up, not just with a check, but with your story!