1. We enhance lives and
strengthen communities
by teaching adults to read.
FOUNDED IN 1961, LIFT has been serving the North Texas community for over 50 years. Today, we
serve over 5,000 adult students every year through the dedication of over 350 volunteer teachers.
Literacy Instruction for Texas • 214-824-2000 • www.lift-texas.org
1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd, Suite 320 • Dallas, TX 75226
Youtube.com/liftclips
ADULT LITERACY
Adult Literacy classes improve
basic literacy instruction
with verbal practice on
reading, pronunciation, word
recognition, phonics
and basic writing skills.
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GED PREPARATION
GED Preparation increases
language, math computation
and the critical thinking skills
needed to successfully pass
the GED exam improving
job qualifications.
ESL
English as a Second
Language (ESL) English
immersion classes teach low
literate, non-English speaking
adults how to read, write,
speak, and understand the
English language.
FAMILY LITERACY
Family Literacy assists
academically at-risk students
to perform at grade level and
develop a love for reading
using registered therapy dogs.
1 in 5 adults
in North Texas
cannot read.
An estimated
23% of adults
in the U.S. score in the
lowest level on national
literacy tests. By improving
just one literacy level,
adults approximately
double their average
number of weeks worked
from 19 to 34 weeks
annually.*
A child’s ability
to read increases
if a parent is able to read
with them. The literacy
gaps created before first
grade are increasingly
more difficult to close
as the child transitions
to high school.*
59% of federal
prison inmates
either did not complete
high school or can be
classified as low literate.
There is a 70% chance
these inmates will return
to prison. That number
drops dramatically to
16% when they are given
literacy training.*

2. Literacy Instruction for Texas • 214-824-2000 • www.lift-texas.org
1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd, Suite 320 • Dallas, TX 75226
Youtube.com/liftclips
VOLUNTEER TEACHER
LIFT Adult Literacy, GED Prep and English as a Second Language
classes are led by volunteers; no prior teaching experience or
knowledge of a second language is required. Teacher training is
provided, and new volunteers may become assistants or primary
teachers as comfort level permits. Classes generally meet twice a
week, two hours each session. Volunteers are welcome to lead both
sessions or may teach once a week.
Classes Meet: Monday-Thursday and Saturday.
Morning and evening time slots,various locations available through ESL.
ADULT LEARNER MENTOR
Offer the encouragement and
guidance students need to build
their confidence and reach their
long-term goals.
OFFICE SUPPORT
You will provide valuable assistance
to LIFT learners by taking phone
messages, facilitating learner
registration appointments, and
assembling classroom materials.
FUNDRAISING &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Join our communications team
for speaking opportunities, event
planning, marketing, awareness-
building initiatives and fundraising.
STUDY HALL LEADER
Study Hall Leaders offer individualized
support to students during scheduled
study hall sessions.
COMPUTER LAB ADVISOR
Computer Lab Advisors guide
students in the computer lab on
phonics software, GED software,
and the internet for email and/or
work readiness opportunities.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Over the last 50 years, our volunteers’
diverse knowledge and expertise of
has enabled LIFT to impact the lives of
over 45,000 people.
Volunteer
Donate
A gift of $25 significantly improves someone’s access
to living wage jobs. Your donation will have a lifetime
of impact for a LIFT student and their family.
$25 - Books for 1 adult learner for 1 class
$50 - Bus passes for 1 adult learner for 1 term
$250 - Literacy training for 1 student for 1 year
$500 - Training for 10 new volunteers
$1,000 - Provides ESL training to 25
LIFT offers day, evening and weekend classes at multiple
locations. We will help you find the right class and schedule
to fit your needs. Enroll today, call 214.824.2000 or email
enroll@lift-texas.org.
COMMUNITY
Is there a need in your community for literacy
services? LIFT engages other nonprofit, civic
and faith-based organizations to reach people
where they live, work and worship.
BUSINESSES
Would you like to improve safety, productivity,
retention and your bottom line? LIFT Your
Employee provides on-site industry-specific
English language training to your employees
with a focus on the warehouse, construction
and hospitality industries.
GROUPS
We will work with you to develop a project that
meets your team’s goals and that has a lifetime
of impact from off-site employee drives to on-
site projects at Opportunity Center.
Enroll
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