For Ayvree, reading was once a daunting challenge, something he shied away from in his daily life. But thanks to the Sylvan Learning after-school tutoring program at Milltown Elementary School in St. Stephen, everything has changed. Before joining the program, Ayvree avoided reading, lacking the confidence to engage with even the simplest text. Now, his…

Aya Murad’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Born with less than 20 per cent vision, she dreamed of starting her own catering business. Her passion for cooking and her finely honed taste buds, developed to compensate for her limited sight, became the foundation of her dream. Aya immigrated to Saint John with her…

Asher Lanigan dreamt of someday working as a carpenter. But a significant obstacle stood in his way: he didn’t have his high school diploma. And then he discovered the Saint John Learning Exchange. The United Way funded partner provides learners with the opportunity to navigate the best path forward for them to achieve their academic…