10/27/2026
For Myla and Vitalii, OLC has become much more than a place to learn English. It has become a second home.
Today, the couple celebrates 10 years with Ozark Literacy Council, marking a decade of extraordinary dedication to learning and community.
For the past decade, Myla and Vitalii have attended OLC's morning classes almost every day. Their attendance has been so consistent that they have missed only a handful of days, primarily due to illness.
Their commitment has helped them continue developing their English skills and work toward important personal goals. Myla proudly became a U.S. citizen, while Vitalii, a permanent resident, continues working toward his own citizenship.
Yet what makes Myla and Vitalii truly special is not simply their dedication to learning. It is the way they have become part of the OLC family.
Myla once shared:
"Language was and is my life. I can't imagine my life without language. It is my hobby, my leisure, and my love."
Ten years later, those words continue to reflect the couple's remarkable commitment to lifelong learning.
Myla and Vitalii remind us that literacy is about more than learning to read, write, or speak a new language. It is about building relationships, finding belonging, and giving back to the community.
As we celebrate them as our Champions of Literacy, we also celebrate the welcoming community that makes stories like theirs possible.
Help Create More Stories Like Theirs
At Ozark Literacy Council, we believe that learning has no age limit and that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and contribute.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, OLC provides free adult literacy education throughout Northwest Arkansas.
Your support helps make OLC a place where students become lifelong learners, neighbors become friends, and everyone has a place to belong.
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