Education & Literacy

Project Lighthouse Adult Education & Literacy

Project Lighthouse provides education support to homeless adults and assists them in defining and completing their educational goals. Classes and one-on-one tutoring are provided in reading, writing, math, pre-GED, English as a Second Language and computer training. Project Lighthouse works in conjunction with the job training programs to also provide pre-vocational education to participants. The program provides student assessment, advising, and application assistance for financial aid and college entrance, as well as referrals to community adult education programs and colleges throughout the Boston area. A quiet place to read and browse through the lending library's books and periodicals or to work on self-tutorial computer programs is also available to anyone at the shelters.

Project Lighthouse serves over 600 homeless individuals annually and graduates go on to receive their GED, as well as Associates, Bachelors and Masters degrees at local colleges and universities. Project Lighthouse matches volunteer tutors with any student who wants one. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mariann Bucina at (617) 534-2526, ext. 383 or via email at mariannbucina@fobh.org.