New building to help Literacy Council add programs

This non-profit offers free English classses for immigrants. DP

By Alejandra Diaz

News-Press.com: The Literacy Council of Bonita Springs is growing quickly and the demand for classes has forced the center to acquire a new building on Old 41.

The 1,640-square-foot space won’t replace the two existing offices and classroom spaces of its current office, but will give instructors and tutors the ability to expand class offerings to the community.

“We are so grateful that we were able get the space because we need it. There are so many students that want English classes in the evenings,” said Susan Acuna, executive director of the Literacy Council.

Students will get many new offerings as the new building provides classroom space, a room for the ever growing Moms & Tots Family Literacy program, a kitchen and a director’s office.

“The extra space is good for us because we can provide classes for 20 to 25 more students in the evening,” said Diego Grisales, the council’s new program director.
Grisales was hired to oversee the offerings at the new site and keep things in line with the main office across the street.

Over the years, the council has expanded it’s services in response to Bonita Springs’ growing Hispanic population.
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