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Lifelong Learning – for Teachers
With the goal of raising math achievement for our adult learners, Vita’s math teachers are participating in professional development through Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Adult Numeracy...
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Vita Receives Second COVID Relief Grant
March 26, 2021 – Vita is honored to share that we have received a second grant from the Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund. The fund was established by United Way of Bucks County, with additional...
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Thinking, Feeling, Doing
Vita’s Decisions courses are cognitive behavioral programs. So what exactly does that mean? Cognitive Behavior Interventions (CBI) focuses on thinking patterns and their effects on emotions and...
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A Million Thanks to Our Valued Volunteers
Celebrating National Volunteer Week A huge THANK YOU – from Vita Board, staff, and students – to our valued volunteer tutors! National Volunteer Week is about taking action, encouraging individuals...
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Vita Receives Grant from Brook J. Lenfest Foundation
Vita has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation for general operating support. The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation is a charitable foundation established by Brook J. Lenfest in...
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Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Over 50 students, tutors, teachers, staff, and Board members attended Vita’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) program end-of-year celebration on July 22. This year’s event, held via Zoom, celebrated the...
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Celebrating Our Students
On August 20th, students in Vita’s Literacy program gathered with teachers, tutors, staff, board members, and their families to celebrate the hard work they have put in throughout the past year. “It is...
View ArticleVita Receives Government Grants
Vita has been awarded a $725,406 Adult Basic Education Direct Service grant and a $218,400 Family Literacy Direct Service Grant by the PA Department of Education. “We are grateful for this continued...
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Goodbye, Dottie
This Summer, Vita said a fond and grateful farewell to Dottie Hence, who has been part of our team since November 2000. As Vita’s Data Manager (AKA “Data Diva”) for two decades, Dottie has been vitally...
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Vita Awarded Grant by Foundations Community Partnership
Foundations Community Partnership has awarded Vita a $3,000 Partnership in Youth Services Grant to fund a field trip for our Family Literacy classes, which will make it possible for them to visit the...
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Family Literacy Week
The Week of September 19th was Family Literacy and Adult Education week, highlighting this important but often-overlooked facet of education. While educating children is critical, providing education...
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Vita Partners with United Way to Help Ukrainian refugees
Vita Education Services is partnering with the United Way of Bucks County to offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to Ukrainian refugees who have recently resettled in Bucks County. The...
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Thank you, Peggy
The Vita community is saddened by the recent passing of Peggy Blanco. Peggy brought her skills as an English teacher to Vita, teaching students in both our English as a Second Language and GED...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is here, and we at Vita want to express how thankful we are for all of you who contribute to our work and form our community. Our dedicated teachers, staff, and volunteers provide the...
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Thank You for Your Years of Teaching, Maryjane McHugh!
After 13 years teaching math at Vita, Maryjane McHugh is taking a well-earned retirement this February. Growing up, Maryjane ironically knew she didn’t want to be a teacher; instead, she had ambitions...
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Job Readiness Helps Returning Citizens Overcome New and Old Challenges
As 2023 begins, it’s a great time to think about fresh starts. Vita’s Jobs Readiness programs help returning citizens prepare for the difficulties of reentering the job market. Even for those with...
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Happy International Education Day from Vita!
January 24th was International Education Day, on which we celebrate the power of education and the impact it has on individuals and communities around the world. At Vita, we believe that adult...
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ESL Students are Eager to Learn About the United States
Jose and his class end the year by celebrating the students’ accomplishments Judith celebrates with proud students and families Vita’s English as a Second Language students come from all over the...
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Women Leading the Way at Vita!
From left to right: Kathy White, Karina Wegelius, and Gail Huber March 8th was International Women’s Day, and Vita is proud to celebrate the dedicated women who lead our agency’s efforts as program...
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Vita High School Equivalency Celebrates Literacy!
Vita High School Equivalency Celebrates Literacy! Vita’s High School Equivalency and GED classes recently celebrated the end of another year of adult education, and we want to thank several businesses...
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