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Lincoln Literacy

Lincoln Literacy's mission is to strengthen our community with language and literacy skills.

This is the official page of Lincoln Literacy, an award-winning nonprofit organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Established in 1972, it provides English language and literacy skills to adults and families living in Lancaster County.

08/29/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity? Lincoln Literacy is proud to partner with the American Job Center of Lancaster and Saunders Counties (AJC) to support Lincoln’s adult learners and New Americans as they connect with local employers.

If you are looking to re-enter your professional field, gain a living-wage job, or discover local workplace opportunities, don't miss the upcoming AJC Career & Resource Fair.

Whether you are taking classes with us to build your English skills or looking to take the next step in your career journey, our community is here to help you thrive! 🌟

👉 Learn more about AJC events & resources: https://buff.ly/1PFTL6I.

👉 Learn more about Lincoln Literacy classes: https://buff.ly/k3Y5kMD.

08/28/2026

Every year, Lincoln Literacy empowers thousands of adult learners — from former refugees and immigrants to local Nebraskans — by teaching essential English, workforce, and digital literacy skills.

As our community grows, so does our impact! Having already surpassed 2,000 learners as of July 2026, we invite local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to stand with us by sponsoring our annual Global Celebration on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel.

💼 Why Sponsor?

Local Impact: Directly support classes taught six days a week across 11 partner businesses and community locations.

Brand Visibility: Gain prominent recognition in front of 350+ community leaders, donors, and partners.

Tax-Deductible: A portion of each sponsorship level is tax-deductible.

📊 Sponsorship levels range from $1,000 to $10,000. Join our Leadership Sponsors — Nelnet Careers, Union Bank & Trust, and Chris and Joe Stone — in making language equity a reality in Lincoln.

📧 Interested in partnering? Email us at [email protected] or check out sponsorship details online:

🎟 Sponsorships & Tickets: https://buff.ly/dstU20U.

08/27/2026

🌟 You are welcome here! 🌟

We’re excited to celebrate Welcoming Week (September 18) with a special Open House at Lincoln Literacy. Join us on Thursday, September 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at our building (1023 Lincoln Mall) as we bring together students, volunteer tutors, and neighbors to celebrate the vibrant, global cultures that make Lincoln so special.

What to expect:

🏫 Tour our classrooms and meet our coordinators and teachers.

📚 Learn more about our Fall class schedule.

🗣 Hear inspiring student stories.

🎨 Henna art, student artwork, and cultural dance.

🎵 Music by Rik.

🌍 Delicious food from around the world.

📍 Location & Parking: 1023 Lincoln Mall. Parking is available south of our building (off the 11th Street alley) and on neighboring streets.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or want to learn more about our free English, computer, and workforce development classes, we can't wait to see you! This event is free to attend. We welcome you.

📸 Charles Haacker

08/26/2026

Fall classes start Monday, August 31. We can’t wait to see returning students and welcome new faces back to the classroom!

Whether you’re looking to improve your English, gain new job certifications, or build digital skills, Lincoln Literacy is here to help you achieve your goals with free classes, childcare support, and van transportation options.

Here’s a snapshot of what we’re offering this semester:

- English Language Learning (All Levels): Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Conversation Groups, and Refugee Welcome classes.

- Career Prep: CNA Prep, Para/Teacher Prep, CDL Prep, and Healthcare Career Pathways.

- Beginner to Intermediate Computer Literacy, Reading & Writing, and GED Prep (Math, Science, Social Studies).

- Driving Safely and Legally in Nebraska (offered in Pashto/Dari, Arabic, and Spanish).

📍 Classes are hosted in-person across Lincoln — including our main office at 1023 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln High School, Saint Paul United Methodist Church-Lincoln, NE, Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA, and other community sites — plus online options via Zoom and Google Meet.

See our class schedule and register online at https://buff.ly/k3Y5kMD.

08/25/2026

Our Level 2 students worked hard this spring to strengthen their workplace communication. They practiced real-world conversations on essential job skills — like how to request assistance, ask for time off, report workplace accidents or injuries, and notify supervisors when calling in sick. Check out these great photos from Nancy’s Workplace English class at Heartland Gourmet!

Empowering adult learners with practical language tools helps both employees and local businesses thrive.

📚 Want to join a class or get our English class tailored to your workplace? Learn more about our programs and register as a student here: https://buff.ly/l8cTSt6.

🎉 Love seeing our students succeed? Support more life-changing programs like this by joining us at our 2026 Global Celebration on Oct 29. Grab your tickets here: https://buff.ly/dstU20U.

08/24/2026

Join us for Lincoln Literacy’s 2026 Global Celebration ✨ (Tickets on sale now!)

Save the date for an inspiring evening celebrating record-setting student achievements, our incredible volunteer tutors, and the global cultures that enrich our community.

🗓 When: Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Where: The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

🎟 Tickets: $75 per person

What’s in store for the evening?

🥁 A performance back by popular demand: the Kokyo Taiko Japanese drum group

🎤 Keynote speech by Thuzar, former student turned healthcare professional

📜 Poetry reading by student Minh

🍽 A delicious plated Thai-inspired dinner & table service (cash bar available)

In 2025 alone, Lincoln Literacy served over 3,000 adult learners from 100+ countries — and we're already surpassing milestones in 2026! Come support language equity and adult education in Lincoln.

🎟 Get your tickets today: https://buff.ly/dstU20U.

(Interested in sponsoring? Opportunities range from $1,000 to $10,000! Reach out to [email protected] for details.)

08/23/2026

What would you do if you couldn't report an incident at work?

This is an issue many of our newest neighbors face, which is why we offer workplace English classes tailored to the job.

Here are some of the skills our level 1 and 2 students learned at Instinct (pictured here on graduation day):

- basic workplace vocabulary
- grammar
- conversation skills

They also learned how to use:

- production forms
- scanners
- radios
- iPad applications to report incidents and track productivity and quality

Learn more about our workplace classes at https://buff.ly/l8cTSt6.

08/22/2026

"He is a good teacher."

This was just one of the glowing comments we received about Marc Johnson, our incredible Tutor of the Year, and we think it describes him perfectly.

Marc taught 7 beginner and high-beginner classes during our spring semester and 8 during the summer.

He consistently volunteers to fill in as a substitute tutor when we are suddenly short-staffed, and he earnestly loves it.

Marc has high expectations for his students. He sends them home after class with a folder full of materials to help them study.

He helps his students embrace repetition so they are ready for the next grammar lesson.

Thank you so much, Marc, for all you do for our students!

Sign up to join Marc as a volunteer English language tutor at https://lincolnliteracy.org/volunteer/.

📷 Charles Haacker

08/21/2026

Call for volunteers! New tutor training coming up on August 21, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

Want to give back to your community? We want you to help our adult learners as a volunteer tutor. Our tutors teach a variety of literacy skills, from basic reading and writing to advanced conversation, workplace English, math, and computer skills. Our 200+ tutors are the lifeblood of our organization, helping 3,000+ students from all over the world (including lifelong Nebraskans!) build skills so they and their families can thrive.

Our students and tutors form lifelong friendships. It's a joy to watch.

You don't need teaching experience to become a volunteer tutor at Lincoln Literacy. You just need to be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and possess a desire to help others. We will train you!

Learn more and register at https://buff.ly/AbSTVux.

📷 Charles Haacker

08/20/2026

Lincoln Literacy has been selected by The Starbucks Foundation (Starbucks) to receive a $1,000 Neighborhood Grant. Out of more than 43,000 nominations across the U.S. and Canada, we are honored to be among the local organizations recognized for making our communities stronger.

This amazing gift is all thanks to Brittni Sprouls. Brittni is the Store Manager for the Starbucks at 84th & Eiger Drive here in Lincoln, and since January, she has also been volunteering her time as one of our incredible Wednesday night tutors at Lincoln High School.

Brittni shared, "I absolutely love the time I’ve spent tutoring." We love having you on our team, Brittni! It’s the dedication of neighbor-powered tutors like her that keeps our classes entirely free, helping adult learners gain the language and workplace skills they need to thrive.

We are so proud to be selected for this grant, thanks to local Starbucks partners in our community. Next time you stop by the 84th & Eiger coffeehouse, join us in giving Brittni and her team a huge shoutout! 🎉❤️

Address

1023 Lincoln Mall, Ste. 104
Lincoln, NE
68508

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(402) 476-7323

Website

http://www.lincolnliteracy.org/

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