BEACON for Adult Literacy

BEACON for Adult Literacy was founded in 1992 by The Benedictine Sisters of Virginia. The nonprofit organization provides English classes and preparation for the U.S. citizenship test.

Our students not only become more fluent readers and writers of English, they also grow in their understanding of how to better care for themselves and their families as well as their understanding of American culture. BEACON primarily serves low-income immigrants living in Manassas and Manassas Park.

Mission Statement

Inspired by the Benedictine love of learning, BEACON empowers its adult learners to enhance their quality of life by:

• Addressing their changing needs through English language classes, citizenship classes, employment and life skills training, and literacy education.
• Leveraging well-trained volunteers, technology, partnerships and alliances to provide an opportunity for local residents to give back to the community.
• Bringing people together from all walks of life through stewardship, service, and hospitality to achieve BEACONs vision.

Vision Statement:

To be a transformational English language and literacy program, leading the way for residents of the greater PWC area.

BEACON for Adult Literacy serves the needs of adult English Language Learners in Greater Prince William by empowering them to achieve their education and employment goals. BEACON offers:

*8 levels of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

*Citizenship classes

Classes meet both in-person and online Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 and in the evenings on Tuesday and Thursdays from 7-9pm.