named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult English Language Conversation Groups
Facilitated group sessions for English language learners to practice listening and speaking skills in a supportive environment.
Digital Literacy Program
Volunteer-led workshops and one-on-one help teaching basic computer skills to adults in Onondaga County.
One-to-One Tutoring
Trained volunteers provide individualized instruction in reading, math, and English to adults below a 9th grade reading level.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 3 activities
- Learner-tutor matching serviceMatches adult learners with volunteer tutors based on availability, location, and individual preferences to support effective delivery of one-on-one instruction.
- One-on-one and small group tutoring for adult learnersProvides personalized instruction in reading, math, English language skills, and digital literacy through trained volunteer tutors. Offers one-on-one tutoring, classroom tutoring, and facilitated conversation groups for adult English language learners in Syracuse and Onondaga County.
- Volunteer tutor training and supportProvides training and support for volunteer tutors, including an online training program requiring approximately 16 hours to complete, to prepare them for working with adult learners in literacy and language education.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Digital literacy instruction and computer supportOffers one-on-one computer help and digital literacy workshops to adult learners, as part of broader adult education programming focused on foundational technology skills.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$67K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$133K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$114K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash$26K
Investments$0
Liabilities$158K
Net assets$-116K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -42.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- AMY THORNA — PRESIDENT
- DAVID WYMAN — BOARD TREASURER
- JUSTIN CHANTRA — VICE PRESIDENT
- KATY WHEELER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIE SARNO — BOARD SECRETARY
- MICHELE DIECUCH — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBYN SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- RUTH STEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ZEESHAN JAMES — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for community engagement
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for community engagement
- Onondaga County Government — Geographic area where tutoring services are provided.
- Trained volunteers Partner — Volunteers facilitate adult English language conversation groups.
- Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for community engagement
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Individualized, Self-Paced Instructionmethodology: individualized_pacingBy tailoring tutoring plans to each learner’s goals and pace, the organization improves literacy outcomes because adult learners with diverse backgrounds and skill levels benefit from flexible, learner-centered approaches that honor prior experiences and reduce barriers to persistence.
- Volunteer-Facilitated Peer Learningmethodology: peer_facilitated_learningBy using trained volunteers to lead conversation groups and one-on-one tutoring, the organization fosters personalized, low-pressure learning environments that increase engagement and skill development because peer-facilitated interaction builds confidence and mirrors real-world communication.