Submitted by The Evergreen State College
For decades of work to help immigrants build a better future through education, Evergreen’s Center for Community Based Learning and Action Director Ellen Shortt-Sanchez was recognized with the “Heart of Gold Award” by Sound Learning, at their annual community meeting on October 26. 2023, in Shelton, Washington.
Sound Learning, originally known as Mason County Literacy, offers adult education, GED, English and citizenship classes to help students achieve language skills and knowledge essential to their success.
“Sound Learning is such an important partner in the work I do at Evergreen,” said Shortt-Sanchez. “Hosting Evergreen students as volunteers, interns and work study, this community- based education with adult learners makes a powerful difference in our hometown and in the wider world.”
CCBLA, based at Evergreen’s Olympia campus, links students with local communities and service organizations. Students have a chance to serve the community while earning credits and/or work study benefits. For more information, go to The Evergreen State College website.
