January 2026 Newsletter
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Dr. Chu on THE KOSH
Winnebago Area Literacy Council’s Executive Director Dr. Chu May Paing was a guest on local podcast, THE KOSH. In conversation with host Timber Smith, they discussed a range of topics
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Building Financial Confidence: Highlights From Our 3-Part Workshop
We’re excited to share the success of our recent Financial Education Workshops, hosted in collaboration with the Oshkosh Public Library and Community First Credit Union. This program was created to
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Workplace Literacy Class Wins Outstanding Achievement in Workforce Award
In October 2024, as part of its Workplace Literacy program, WALC began partnering with the Amcor Oshkosh North Plant to offer weekly, on-site English language classes for non-native English-speaking employees.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Susan
Susan has been volunteering with WALC as a tutor since November of 2023, after meeting us at the Oshkosh Farmers Market. Susan began tutoring with Ana and they are still
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Country Highlight: Haiti
The Republic of Haiti is a country approximately the size of Maryland, with a diverse ecosystem and vibrant culture in the Caribbean Sea. Haiti occupies the western part of the
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Country Highlight: Pakistan
Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world with a population of over 241.5 million. The country is a part of the greater Indian subcontinent and bordered by
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WALC Featured on Wisconsin Public Radio
Last week, Wisconsin Public Radio aired a story focused on WALC and the impact of our work with immigrants and refugees in the Oshkosh area. The piece highlighted how language
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Learner Spotlight: Fernanda
Fernanda has wanted to live in the US since she was 18 years old, a dream that finally came true 2 years ago when she moved to Oshkosh with her
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Volunteer Spotlight: Diane
This month’s Volunteer Spotlight shines brightly on Diane. A retired RN, Diane has been an invaluable member of our team since 2018. Diane heard about us at the end of
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