Transforming Lives Through Literacy - 5:14
with Therese McMahon of Literacy DuPage
Posted Feb 15, 2018
Therese McMahon, Literacy DuPage discusses training volunteers to help others read, speak and comprehend the English language. Learners become more employable and can pursue additional education.
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