Dramatic Results in 2007 

 in our programs advance mission to assist low-income adults in realizing their full potential through literacy, employment, advocacy and community involvement: 

Dorcas Place Education Programs

provided Adult Basic Education and ESOL instruction in day and evening classes for 1,157 adult learners. 

Learner Gains in Less than 1 Year

were significant given that 59% of students entered at or below the 6th

grade reading level:  65% of those retested advanced in Reading and

69% advanced in Math. 

Career Academy Job Center

enrolled 136 students, with 55 graduates gaining jobs with many of Rhode Island’s top employers. 

Bridge to College Program

expanded from CCRI’s Providence campus to their Newport campus,serving a total of 42 students.     32 of these students completed the Bridge program and were accepted to college. 

Family Literacy Program

partnership with six neighborhood elementary schools provided 215 families with inter-generational learning activities designed to strengthen parenting skills and child educational gains. 

Civics Education Program

facilitated workshops and a mock election campaign for 464 students to promote civic awareness, voter registration, and community involvement.  

Clothing Collaborative Program

provided 840 adults with work- appropriate clothing, and served as a customer service internship site for students in our Career Academy.   

Student Support Services Program

provided 576 students with counseling and referrals to assist them in personal and family matters that often pose significant barriers to persistence and success in school.