Beloit Even Start Family Literacy

09/03/2026

We are waiting for you at Merrill School!

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

We are moving! Even Start will now be located at Merrill Elementary School, 1635 Nelson Avenue in Beloit. Our first day of school will be Wednesday, September 2nd. Please enter through door 1 which is located by the parking lot and the main office. See you Wednesday, September 2nd, at 8 AM. 

04/24/2026

Another Even Start Star⭐️. Jesse completed basic training with the 165th Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, Charlie Company at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. We are so proud of him!

04/24/2026

Another Even Start ⭐️
Maria Acevedo officially crossed the stage and earned her Bachelor’s degree 🎓. We are so proud of her!

04/02/2026

Another Even Start Star ⭐️! We are so proud of Emmanuel! Keep it up!!

🌱 Growing With the Garden: Emmanuel’s Story 🌱

When Emmanuel looks back on his childhood, the Merrill Community Sharing Garden isn’t just something he remembers—it’s something he grew up with.

From climbing dirt piles as a kid to serving his community through AmeriCorps, the garden helped shape Emmanuel’s path, his passion for conservation, and his vision for a more sustainable future. What started as a neighborhood green space became a place of connection, learning, and purpose.

Emmanuel’s journey reminds us what’s possible when communities invest in people—and when young people are given opportunities to grow alongside their neighborhoods.

Read Emmanuel’s full story on our website:
🔗 https://community-action.org/growing-with-the-garden-emmanuels-story/