As we reach the end of our fiscal year, we’re thrilled to share some of the incredible progress we’ve made since July 1. Thanks to your unwavering support, the Nashville Adult Literacy Council has been able to empower countless individuals through literacy and education.

Here are two highlights of our work so far:

- 259 learners have achieved a goal. Each year we aim for 50% of our learners to achieved a personal or academic goal. 

- 38 brand new volunteers. Our work depends on the hard work of our instructors and volunteer tutors, many of whom stay with us year-over-year. Volunteering with us is an accessible and enjoyable commitment and opportunity to connect.

Van and her volunteer tutor Josephine have been working together for almost seven years. Josephine had this to say about her progress:

"Over an almost seven-year period of working directly with Van and expanding our lessons to incorporate learning and information beyond the NALC provided material - we have worked on a number of lessons on varied topics including 71 history lessons concentrating on Nashville and Tennessee history as well as lessons on each of the 50 states. 
We have continued to focus on areas of interest to Van, primarily over 81 medical centric lessons, that cover a variety of subjects including reflexology, the various parts and systems of the body and an assortment of diseases and conditions. The diseases and conditions lessons cover a diverse spectrum of information   including overviews, symptoms, causes, risks, diagnoses, treatment and prevention."

RESET is a new collaborative connecting adults 50 years & older who live in Davidson County to services and benefits that can help boost financial security. Through a network of trusted nonprofit agencies, RESET provides:

• Free confidential, personalized financial counseling through the United Way's Financial Empowerment Center.
• Easy benefit screening and application assistance including Medicare Part D Extra Help, Medicare Saving Programs, Medicaid, SNAP & LIHEAP
• Rent and utility assistance
• Referral to supplemental income opportunities, like employment, home sharing and home equity & reverse mortgage counseling.

To learn how you or your loved ones can access these great resources, call AgeWell at 615-353-4235.

Want to be prepared to help? Keep checking the organizations below for relevant information.*

*Organizations are modifying services based on current events so be sure to check websites for the latest.