The mission of North Side Learning Center is to be instrumental in providing adult literacy development, and cultural learning to destitute individuals.

  • Changing the World (video)

    Get first-hand accounts of the lives being impacted here in Syracuse, NY.
  • Literacy Programs

    The NSLC empowers refugees through English Language education to be independent and to become active participants in their community. Students attending classes at the NSLC come from Burma, Somalia, Iraq, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Thailand, Congo, Mauritania, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Uganda, and other places around the world.
  • NSLC Soccer Team

    NSLC's 2010 soccer team, with over 22 players, and wins to boot. 2011 signups starting end of May.
  • Donate

    Join the movement to change the lives of those in Central New York, at only $1 / day.

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Join / Support the NSLC

The 8 instructors at NSLC are all currently unpaid volunteers. They are individuals from the Syracuse, New York community who want to contribute to the overall well being of the North Side of Syracuse…

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Adult Literacy Programs

Four Adult Literacy Courses are currently being offered at the North Side Learning Center; including Beginner Level 1, Beginner Level 2, Intermediate, and Adult Advanced Levels.

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Children’s Literacy Programs

The NSLC offers 2 “Little Pals” programs serving the children of the adult refugees students.  Little Pals kids are provided similar literacy learning, and entertainment sections.

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Changing the World (Video)

See the impact a handful of volunteers can make in the lives of hundreds, all on a shoe-string budget, and a seemingly endless love.