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Vivan G.

In My Own Words | Vivian G.

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In My Own Words is an Indy Reads series where students tell their stories using their own authentic voice and words. Vivian came to the United States in 2016 from Honduras with her daughter. She joined Indy Reads’ beginning English Language Learning (ELL) class in January 2022. This year, Vivian has moved into our Intermediate … Read more

Indy Reads celebrates classroom volunteers with appreciation and learning session event

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INDIANAPOLIS, June 2, 2025 – Indy Reads is pleased to share that the organization hosted its first formal classroom volunteer appreciation and learning session event since the COVID-19 pandemic! As the only organization committed to serving the most beginning-level adult learners in the region, Indy Reads relies on a dedicated corps of more than 300 unique … Read more

Indy Reads team members and Electric Plus team members post together, smiling, during their orientation day on December 5, 2025.

Indy Reads partners with Electric Plus to build English literacy skills in the workforce 

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INDIANAPOLIS, April 10, 2025 – Indy Reads, a nonprofit focused on adult English literacy in central Indiana, is excited to share the success of its pilot program with Electric Plus. Through this initiative, 25 employees have enhanced their skills with Indy Reads’ innovative curriculum. This 12-week pilot course offered more than 80 hours of instruction, … Read more

Glick Philanthropies

Indy Reads Builds Community & Creates Opportunity with Support from Glick Philanthropies 

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INDIANAPOLIS, December 3, 2024 – Indy Reads received a $100,000 grant from Glick Philanthropies to support their efforts to meet the rapidly growing demand for their personalized adult education classes, serving the most beginning level learner and beyond. Glick Philanthropies – a family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity that empowers … Read more

Herbert Simon Family Foundation

Herbert Simon Family Foundation awards Indy Reads a grant to increase immigrant access to living wage jobs 

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INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Reads announced this week that it has been awarded a grant from the Herbert Simon Family Foundation to accelerate English Language Learning (ELL) programming to advance immigrant access to living wage jobs.  “Our English Language Learning program is our fastest growing,” Ruba Marshood, Indy Reads’ chief executive officer said. “For many of … Read more

Guest Scholar Leah Milne has straight dark hair and black-rimmed glasses. She is wearing a green shirt and smiling in a park.

Indy Reads announces its One State / One Story programs funded by Community Read grant from Indiana Humanities 

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INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Reads announced this week that it will host three programs exploring themes and ideas of Indiana Humanities’ One State / One Story selections.  “We were honored to have been selected as a recipient of Indiana Humanities’ Community Read grant,” Ruba Marshood, Indy Reads’ chief executive officer said. “This award has allowed us … Read more

Ruby Slippers Breakfast highlights

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Thank you for making our Ruby Slippers Fundraising Breakfast, honoring Indy Reads’ ruby anniversary, on April 18, 2024 a success! Together with nearly 400 members of our community at the Ivy Tech Community College Conference Center, we enjoyed an inspiring morning learning about the value and impact of literacy for ourselves, our families, and our … Read more