For more than six decades, C2C has used education to show underserved adults their own power and potential to change their lives. Through entrepreneurship classes, career coaching, computer boot camps, and professional development certifications, learners gain the experience they need to secure jobs that can sustain their families. They can also enroll in English as a Second Language and GED classes as a cohort, gaining essential skills and opportunities to network. Classes are flexible for those with limited time in their schedules, allowing all learners to proceed at their own pace. C2C educates over 6,000 residents annually, teaching them skills they can continue developing independently, placing them in good jobs, and fostering their confidence to advocate for themselves. For these residents, a C2C classroom is where trust and opportunity grow.
Headquarters: MD-Montgomery County
Where They Operate: MD-Montgomery County; MD-Prince George's County; NA; NA
Age Groups Served: Young adult (18-24); Adult (25-49); Seniors (50+)
Population(s) Served: Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members; Men/Boys; Women/Girls; Immigrants/Refugees
Awards & Recognition
Leadership Montgomery Nonprofit Discovery Program Participant--2012
2010 Catalogue for Philanthropy Video Contest Award Winner
LCMC Basic Literacy Student Milton Whitley received the 2009 Outstanding Student Award from ProLiteracy America
2009-2010 Catalogue for Philanthropy: One of the best small charities in the Greater Washington region.
Do More 24 - June, 2013 - Most donors in education category
Press
- Unique Program Helps Maryland Kids Teach Mom and Dad English
Sat Nov 30 2013, The Patch
Cabrera and Giselle are teaming up to learn English in a course offered by the Literacy Council of Montgomery County...
- Literacy Council of Montgomery County celebrates 50 years of teaching others
Wed Jun 5 2013, Like many other students, Milton Whitley can't wait to have his high school diploma in hand. But unlike many others, just after his 50th birthday, Whitley had to first learn to read.
Like many other students, Milton Whitley can't wait to have his high school diploma in hand.
- Dean Cooper Honored by Literacy Council
Mon Jun 11 2012, The Rockville Patch
Dean Cooper, a resident of Silver Spring, received The Distinguished Service Award from the Literacy Council of Montgomery County.
- Literacy Council Announces Awards
Mon May 7 2012, The Rockville Patch
The Literacy Council of Montgomery County presented awards
- Milton Whitley Facing his Fear of Learning to Read
Wed Aug 3 2011, wamu.org
Milton Whitley dropped out of school at age 14 and was not able to read or write for the first 52 years of his life.
Budget (FY2023)
- $3 million or higher
- The current budget for Classroom 2 Community (Formerly Literacy Council of Montgomery County) is: $1 million to $3 million
- $500k to $1 million
- Less than $500k
Catalogue charities range in size from $100,000 to
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