English literacy center serves Detroit immigrants despite climate of fear

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 1,341

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago


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At a historic Lithuanian church in Detroit’s Mexicantown neighborhood, All Saints Literacy Center is working to open doors for community members who are not literate in English — whether that be parents who need to meet with their child’s teachers, workers looking to advance in their careers, or someone who needs to understand what a doctor is saying at an appointment.

Founded in 2015 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, the center provides one-on-one, individualized …

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