Julie’s Family Learning Program Celebrates 50 Years!
August 16, 2024
From left, Sister Bárbara Gutiérrez, SNDdeN, Bill Sullivan, brother to Sister Jean Sullivan, SNDdeN, Sister Louise Kearns, SNDdeN, Kathy Sullivan, sister-in-law to Sister Jean, and Sister Maria Delaney, SNDdeN.
Nestled in South Boston, Julie’s Family Learning Program (Julie’s) welcomes all, offering complementary educational programs and supportive resources to foster strong, thriving families and adults.
Since its founding in 1974, Julie’s has remained dedicated to empowering mothers to recognize their strengths and apply their expertise to enhance and transform family life.
In 2019, Julie’s expanded its mission to encompass all underserved learners aged 16 and older, providing flexible opportunities to obtain essential educational credentials and workplace skills necessary to achieve their life goals. This year marks a significant milestone for Julie’s as it celebrates 50 years of empowering learners, revitalizing families and strengthening community bonds!
Founded by Sister Louise Kearns, SNDdeN and Sister Jean Sullivan, SNDdeN, Julie’s enduring vision lives on through the commitment of its present-day educators.
Julie’s continues to impact local families and individuals, bringing about transformative change while embodying a shared vision with its founding Sisters and serving as a beacon of hope— providing opportunities for future generations.
This story appeared in the Summer 2024 edition of Sowing Goodness.
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