Greensboro Public Library Receives “Cultivate Resilient Communities” Grant

From the City of Greensboro:

January 28, 20202

Greensboro Public Library has been selected by UNCG’s Department of Communication Studies as a recipient of a $15,000 grant to “Cultivate Resilient Communities.” Five grants were awarded for projects emphasizing a commitment to social justice that lead to measurable outcomes for the community.

The Library’s Greensboro Learning Circles: Journeys into Knowledge is the project that received the grant. Learning Circles brings together marginalized members of the community who are participating in online study courses to provide peer support and help them navigate the digital world. Support from facilitators and peers is designed to motivate participants to further pursue online educational opportunities and improve their use of digital tools.

This project, in collaboration with UNCG’s Department of Communication Studies, National Communication Association Center for Communication and Peer2Peer University, is designed to increase the Library’s outreach to under-resourced community members and improve their digital skills. Participants will have a space to meet and access to the internet in order to take online courses and receive technical support.

This press release was produced by the City of Greensboro. The views expressed here are the author’s own.