Beacon for English Language & Literacy

06/03/2026

Thank you for sharing with our program! It was such a great experience for our students!

05/27/2026

Sharing on behalf of the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia- we are so excited to see their progress on this beautiful new space--it will be a wonderful addition to the grounds.😍

Each day brings new detail as skilled craftsmen carefully shape and place each stone, creating the harmonious walls that will surround the Prayer Pods.

As work progresses, it becomes easier to imagine the beauty and peace this sacred space will offer when the garden is finished.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends of the Monastery whose generosity is helping make the Prayer Garden possible.

Sponsorship opportunities, including memorial flower beds, are still available for those who wish to help shape this meaningful space.

If you’d like to learn more, call 571-428-2528 or email [email protected]. Donations can be made at: http://osbva.org/support-us/ -garden

05/13/2026

🎉💙 Thank You for an Incredible Give Greater DC! 💙🎉

On behalf of everyone at BEACON for English Language & Literacy, we are filled with gratitude for your support!

Because of you, we raised $2,324.00 🙌✨

📚 Our students will continue learning English from home with dignity, flexibility, and time to care for their families.

This is more than a fundraiser—it’s opportunity, access, and hope in action. 💙🌍

THANK YOU for believing in our students and their futures!

For those who missed the opportunity to participate in and want to, donors can continue to give through May 31st! 👉 Donate or learn more: https://www.givegreaterdc.org/o/beaconliteracy

05/12/2026

🚨 We’re almost halfway to our goal and there is still time to give! 🚨

Today is , and we’re raising $3,300 to cover Zoom licenses for our online English classes for the year. These classes provide hundreds of hours of instruction, community-building, and training for adult learners in our community. 💻

A gift of just $62 covers one Zoom license for an entire English class, and every donation—big or small—helps keep learning accessible for adults balancing work, childcare, and transportation challenges.

When you give, you help:
✅ A parent attend class without needing a babysitter
✅ A learner join class without a car
✅ Education reach people right where they are
Help us get the rest of the way to our goal and keep BEACON “Zooming” toward brighter futures! 💙

👉 Please donate today at:https://www.givegreaterdc.org/o/beaconliteracy

05/12/2026

🚨 Power Hour INCOMING! Get Ready to give! From 12–1 PM, your gift can unlock bonus funding for BEACON—and help us win a prize for the most donors this hour! The organization with the most unique donors (at any amount) during that hour will receive a $1,000 bonus prize!

We’re currently at $437 of our goal of $3,300! Every donor counts and every dollar makes a difference for adult learners in our community. Please share this post and help us reach our goal!

👉 Donate or learn more : https://www.givegreaterdc.org/o/beaconliteracy

05/12/2026

We’re kicking things off! 🎉

Join us TODAY for and help us reach our $3,300 goal!

Your support funds BEACON’s Zoom classes for a full year—making English learning accessible for adults balancing work, childcare, and transportation challenges.

💻 $62 = one Zoom license for an entire class
💛 Every gift makes a difference

Giving is open now!🔗 https://www.givegreaterdc.org/o/beaconliteracy?blm_aid=0

05/12/2026

Join us on May 12th for to help us reach our goal of $3,300!

Every dollar donated will support our Zoom fees for an entire year and directly benefit hundreds of adult learners in our program. Our online classes provide flexible access to adults with work, childcare, and transportation barriers. Your donation of $62 covers the cost of a Zoom license for an entire English class or Learning Circle. A gift of any amount will help BEACON continue to keep Zooming so that every adult who wants to learn with us can. Online giving is now open if you don’t want to wait until tomorrow!

Click here to donate or learn more: https://www.givegreaterdc.org/o/beaconliteracy?blm_aid=0

05/11/2026

Join us TOMORROW on May 12th for to help us reach our goal of $3,300 for our annual Zoom Fees.

Every dollar donated will support our Zoom fees for an entire year and directly benefit hundreds of adult learners in our program. Our online classes provide flexible access to adults with work, childcare, and transportation barriers. Your donation of $62 covers the cost of a Zoom license for an entire English class or Learning Circle.

A gift of any amount will help BEACON continue to keep Zooming so that every adult who wants to learn with us can. Online giving is now open if you don’t want to wait until tomorrow!

💥 Power Hour Opportunity:
If you plan to give, please consider donating between Noon-1:00 PM (TOMORROW- May 12th), our official “Power Hour.” The organization with the most unique donors (at any amount) during that hour will receive a $1,000 bonus prize!
Click here to donate or learn more: https://www.givegreaterdc.org/o/beaconliteracy?blm_aid=0
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04/29/2026

Sharing on behalf of the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia. So excited to see this project take shape!

04/28/2026

💙We are truly overwhelmed with gratitude. 💙

Thanks to our incredible community, this year’s event raised over $20,400 to support adult learners at BEACON—helping more students gain the English and literacy skills they need to build stronger futures for themselves and their families.

A heartfelt thank you to our Title Sponsor, Quaker Custom Homes, and to all of our generous sponsors whose support made this event such a success.

We are also deeply grateful to Hector’s of Nokesville for the delicious food that everyone enjoyed—it was a highlight of the evening!

Thank you to Donald Flory Photography for these great pictures and to Linton Hall School for donating the space for the event!

Special thanks to our inspiring speakers:
✨ Kristina Kotlus, BEACON Teacher
✨ Ihsanullah Shirzad, BEACON Student

And to everyone who donated raffle, silent auction, and wish list items—your generosity helped make the night unforgettable.

To our donors, attendees, volunteers, and staff: this impact is because of you. Together, you are changing lives through English and literacy

We couldn’t do this without you. 💙