A Sponsored Ministry of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Amityville
Our Mission

The Opening Word is a literacy, ESOL, and job readiness program; the purpose of which is to unlock the language ability of adult participants, providing them with a key to future personal empowerment, increased civic and social responsibility and enhanced skills for membership in the workforce. 
  • To strengthen the English language skills.
  • To focus on family development and health literacy. 
  • To empower participants to improve self-image.
  • To provide job-readiness and post-secondary education experiences.
  • To prepare eligible students for citizenship.
Huntington Station
1450 New York Avenue
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Phone: (631) 470-2288​.
Wyandanch
1434 Straight Path
Wyandanch, NY 11798
Phone: (631) 920-0916
Amityville
555 Albany Avenue
Amityville, NY 11701
Phone: (631) 608-9352
OUR SITES
(classes from 9 AM to 2 PM)