English Learning Center

Your generous donation to the English Learning Center supports immigrants and refugees in learning English as they become a part of their new community in Denver, Aurora, and the surrounding metro area. With all-volunteer teachers and a small part-time staff, every dollar you give is leveraged to support newcomers to Colorado.

Here’s what your support could cover:

            $25                             $50                         $100                        $200                         $1,000

      student and             teacher training              partial                full scholarships                  ELC's rent

   teaching supplies               events                   scholarships          for a semester           for an entire month  

Thanks to your generous donations during the 2025-2026 school year 

>200 adults 

learned English, shared culture, and built community.

Hear from Donors, Teachers, and Students 

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I came to the ELC with a strong desire to learn English. I was afraid of being denied, but I was accepted without hesitation. Thanks to the administration and all of the teachers. Love you all! 
-- Clio

ELC gives me help a lot. I could not going shopping alone. Now I can. My life have changed too. I can look for better job to make more money because my English is improving. 

-- Shiping from China

I taught ESL. Loved it. The energy here at the English Learning Center is amazing. There's an incredible sense of community between teachers and learners, learners and learners, and teachers and teachers. 

-- Bud, teacher

This place gave me more than English- It gave me HOPE, CONNECTION, and PURPOSE. Thank you for opening doors to the world with YOUR HEARTS and touching my LIFE. I am forever grateful to everyone who made this possible.  
-- Derya