CHICAGO – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes is proud to announce that three organizations in the 1st District will be receiving over $240,000 for literacy program enhancements, volunteer training and more.
“Giving our libraries the resources to grow their services and expand what they offer is key to making learning materials accessible to every person, no matter where they live, their income or their education level,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “These grants will help enhance literacy programs and library services, giving families across the 1st District a greater opportunity to learn and grow.”
The latest round of funding through the Illinois Secretary of State includes more than $28 million for library services and literacy programs throughout Illinois. The grants will enhance online catalogs at local libraries, support day-to-day operations and expand interlibrary loan programs. Funding also supports radio information services that provide local news and information to individuals who cannot read standard print materials. Literacy grants promote basic reading, math, writing and English language skills through adult, family and workplace literacy programs.
In Cervantes’ district, three local organizations are set to receive a total of $242,500, including:
- Arab American Action Network (AAAN) – $52,500
- PODER Learning Center – $85,000
- Morton College – $105,000
For a full list of entities receiving grants across Illinois, visit the ILSOS website.
