HOUSTON, TX – Houston Endowment has awarded Houston Public Library (HPL) a $400,000 grant to support the continuation and expansion of HPL’s Journey to Citizenship classes. These classes prepare students for the naturalization process with comprehensive instruction for the reading, writing, and civics components of the citizenship test. The classes, available at multiple HPL locations, are essential for individuals learning the privileges and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, expanding their knowledge, and building community connections. The program is designed to equip participants with the confidence and knowledge needed to successfully become U.S. citizens.
HPL has offered this type of citizenship classes to the public since 2023 and has been able to expand the program to its current reach due to financial support from Houston Endowment in previous years. Thanks to this grant, HPL will be able to expand this already robust program of classes by hiring more instructors, providing training and continuing education for instructors, and expanding the format of classes to online and hybrid online/in-person offerings.
«I am thrilled that our organization will have the chance to expand this crucial program and continue to improve the quality of life for the customers we serve,» said Library Director Sandy Gaw. |
