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Contact & Campus Locations

We welcome prospective learners, volunteers, donors, and community partners to connect with us. Whether you prefer to visit in person, call, or email, our team is here to help you take the next step.

Main Campus – Ridgewood

1240 Ridgewood Boulevard, Suite 305
Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: (919) 555-0237
Fax: (919) 555-0239
Email: [email protected]

Our flagship learning center houses the administrative offices, four dedicated classrooms, a 24-station computer lab, a learner resource library, on-site childcare room, and the main intake and assessment center. All five program tracks are offered here. The facility is fully ADA accessible with elevator access to the third floor, accessible restrooms, and designated accessible parking spaces in the building's lot.

Office Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Sunday: Closed

Parking: Free visitor parking is available in the rear lot of the Ridgewood Professional Center. Enter from Millbrook Road and follow signs to Building C. Overflow street parking is available on Ridgewood Boulevard (two-hour limit enforced by the City of Raleigh).

Public Transit: GoRaleigh Route 15L stops at Ridgewood & Millbrook, a two-minute walk from our entrance. Route 25X also serves the area with a stop at Ridgewood & Six Forks.

South Learning Center – Garner

508 Timber Drive, Suite 112
Garner, NC 27529
Phone: (919) 555-0241
Email: [email protected]

Opened in 2019 to serve the growing learner population in southern Wake County, the South Learning Center features two classrooms, a 12-station computer lab, and a dedicated ESL conversation practice room. Programs offered include GED Preparation (evening cohort), ESL (all levels), and Adult Basic Literacy. Intake assessments can be completed here, with results shared digitally with the main campus.

Hours: Monday–Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Parking: Ample free parking in the Timber Square shopping center lot.

Durham Satellite – Partnership Site

300 N. Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 555-0237 (main office)
Email: [email protected]

In partnership with the Durham County Library system, we offer ESL conversation circles and Beginning Literacy classes at the Durham Main Library. These sessions run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and are facilitated by Thrive instructors. Intake and assessment for Durham learners is conducted during the first session or by appointment at the Ridgewood main campus.

Class Sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Parking: Durham Main Library parking deck (free after 5:00 PM).

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