Five years ago, I was sitting at a desk a lot like the one I’m sitting at now, doing similar things. In 2021, I taught ESL and adult continuing education classes in Houston, Texas. Teaching both new and established residents made it clear that anybody, from anywhere, could make Houston their home. Working closely with my community, I discovered one of the most important requirements for my students to establish themselves successfully: literacy. Both in language and technology, literacy allowed my students to thrive, get jobs, and build a community. To support our neighbors in this mission, we provided English language classes, adult-focused technology classes like the Microsoft Suite, and free laptops for students and jobseekers alike. My organization couldn’t enhance literacy alone—we relied on community volunteers for tutoring, partenered with local private companies for access to educational programs, and received funding from both state and federal government to purchase and donate laptops.