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Image of TLA volunteer Jeanelly and her mother, a TLA graduate.

Volunteer Spotlight: Jeanelly 

Nov 28 2024

My mom successfully completed her GED at TLA, and she told me that volunteers were needed. I wanted to be able to help others...

Volunteer Spotlight: Margie 

Oct 25 2024

I am a former teacher and know how it can affect a child if the dominos fall or don’t fall into place. I thought to myself, if I can help...

Volunteer Donald and Student Skylar

Volunteer Spotlight: Donald 

Sep 26 2024

“The more you give, the more you get back.” It is so true. You get a bigger blessing back from working with the students.

TLA Volunteer Victor

Volunteer Spotlight: Victor 

Jul 26 2024

It is very rewarding to help others enjoy reading. Other options, such as assisting people in learning English as a second language or...

Volunteer Spotlight: Libby

Volunteer Spotlight: Libby 

Jun 25 2024

It feels wonderful when they come running up to me after we’ve been on a holiday break to give me one of their biggest...

Volunteer Jillian

Volunteer Spotlight: Jillian 

May 23 2024

Watching the process from the beginning to the end of the year and the difference it makes to the kids is worth all the hard work. 

Volunteer Spotlight: Linda

Volunteer Spotlight: Linda 

Apr 24 2024

It is exciting to watch students grow in confidence and graduate. I have a lot of respect for the students. It takes courage to join a...