PURPOSEFUL PARTNERSHIPS

This month Aspire launched English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Brother Bill’s Helping Hand in west Dallas. We were as excited to see students and volunteer teachers in person as we were to bring this idea to life with the amazing team at Brother Bill’s.

Meaningful partnerships begin with shared values and complementary programs. Read more »

ASPIRE STUDENT GIVES ADDRESS AT CORPORATE EVENT

Former Aspire student Joseph Taylor was invited to share his story at the Dollar General annual corporate meeting held in Dallas on February 2. Joseph addressed a room of 400 people, including the CEO of Dollar General and the entire Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy team. This was Joseph's first time to speak publicly about his journey, and he was very nervous backstage. However, when he was announced and walked out in front of that large crowd, he was electric. His story was inspiring, and his delivery was thoughtful and compelling. Joseph shared the struggles he endured in his youth and the promise he made to his mother to finish his education. Read more »

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 2022 TOAST TO LITERACY

Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities are Available

Toast to Literacy is one of the largest funding sources for Aspire’s literacy programs and has helped change the lives of thousands of North Texas residents since it began nearly a decade ago. The Toast to Literacy will be chaired by Andrew and Elise Aberg and will be held at the beautiful Statler Hotel in downtown Dallas.

Thursday, March 31, 2022

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

This month we introduce you to Steve Lowe who joined Aspire as an Aberg volunteer in 2019. Born in Cincinnati, Steve brings to Aspire a love of education and a strong desire to help others. Our volunteers come to us with varied backgrounds and careers and Steve is a great example of the special people who serve our students. Read more »

MEET THE ASPIRE TEAM

At Aspire we value all our team members. Our staff comes to Aspire with a desire to serve our students and are dedicated to the organization’s mission. They are focused on walking alongside our students from the beginning of their journey to the end. This month we meet Omar Valdez Rocha who joined Aspire in January 2022 as our ESL and Spanish Education Director. Read more »

Important Dates

• 03-04-2022
   National Grammar Day

• 03-14-2022 - 03-18-2022
   Spring Break

• 03-17-2022
   Saint Patrick's Day

• 03-31-2022
   Toast to Literacy Auction

• 05-26-2022
   Last Day of Spring Classes

• Fall 2022
   Legacy of Literacy
   Breakfast

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