We are canceling classes at the Dominican Literacy Center until April 5th. There will be no tutoring classes and no conversation classes at the center until April 6, 2020. We are closing in conjunction with the closing of classes in School District #131. Thank you for understanding and please stay safe!
Congratulations!
Francisca recently graduated after completing 3 years of tutoring. She is holding her certificate. Her tutor, Kathleen, is also in the photo. Many students graduate this past week.
Ten New Tutors Trained!
A big Welcome and Thank You to the 10 new tutors who have completed the training and have been matched with students! You are all so appreciated!
AmazonSmile Holiday Hack
During the holidays, remember that when you shop at smile.amazon.com you generate AmazonSmile donations for Dominican Literacy Center Aurora.
Congratulations!
Clara passed her Naturalization test and is now a U.S. citizen. She is holding her certificate which she received at her oath ceremony. She also is now registered to vote! Her teacher, Sr. Jane Ann, is also in the photo.
Ofrenda for Day of the Dead
Our Monday evening Conversation Class group created this “ofrenda” to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Students at the DLC are invited to place their own mementos in honor of family members who have passed away. Day of the Dead is a very important day for many people in Mexico and for many people born in Central and South America. … Read More
DLC featured on Fox Valley Shopper
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DLC honored by City of Aurora
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
Rosary High School & Fox Valley Festival Chorus donated winter items
Rosary High School’s Alumnae Association sponsored a drive to collect winter items for the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora. Items collected included hats, gloves, scarves, slippers, socks and blankets. To read the entire article, please click here.