Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center changing women’s lives through mentoring

Sr. Kathleen RyanUncategorized

For 25 years, one very determined nun’s program has been pairing volunteer English-speaking tutors one-on-one with women who need literacy skills. The results have been life-changing. A literacy program that’s taught 2,800 women to read, write and speak English over the past 25 years is celebrating its growth as a Dominican sister’s single-minded mission. Sister Kathleen Ryan, who has worked … Read More

DLC honored by City of Aurora

Sr. Kathleen RyanPress

During the April 9 City Council Meeting, the City honored the Dominican Literacy Center of Aurora for 25 years of service to Aurora. Thanks to the effort of the 7-member staff and 200+ volunteers, more than 3,000 women have learned English in the last 25 years and hundreds of families have been successfully prepared to pass their citizenship exams. Thank … Read More

Join us at the Patio Fundraiser

Sr. Kathleen RyanEvents / Fundraisers

We’ll be at the Patio on the corner of Route 59 and New York St on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 3 – 9 PM for some amazing food and great friends! A portion of the purchases goes to benefit the Dominican Literacy Center. Please make sure to take a copy of the flyer and let them know you are … Read More