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Beyond Reading, Adult Literacy Is Survival

Michelle Gottschlich

Literacy is survival. It’s a housing application, a citizenship test, health insurance, a job that can support a family. Writer Michelle Gottschlich says literacy operates on the question, “Does my level of reading and comprehension empower me?” She shows us several groups helping to break down the barriers to literacy — and empowering people in our community. Click here to read the full story.

November 28, 2017

A local low-barrier housing program, called Courage to Change, helps people with substance use disorder find housing in Bloomington. | Limestone Post

Courage to Change Houses People with Substance Use Disorder

Ann Georgescu

Last year, a local housing program for people with substance use disorder was created by Marilyn Burrus and Brandon Drake. Writer Ann Georgescu talks with Drake about the program, Courage to Change, and helping people all along the spectrum of recovery. “It is our job to stop the chaos,” Drake says. Click here to read the full story.