OUR MISSION...
to strengthen and support organizations that provide literacy services in Central Alabama.
Other Council efforts include training literacy tutors and conducting public awareness campaigns designed to keep the crisis of illiteracy in the public eye. And, the Council has embarked on “The Literacy Initiative – A Regional Plan for Regional Action,” designed to survey and coordinate learning initiatives throughout its five-county area. Click here to learn more.
What is The Literacy Council?
The Literacy Council, a non-profit organization which serves a five-county area, is dedicated to reducing illiteracy. The Council’s efforts include providing resources and referrals by maintaining a toll-free literacy helpline which serves as a primary point of contact for individuals seeking literacy assistance. Other Council efforts include training literacy tutors and conducting public awareness campaigns designed to keep the crisis of illiteracy in the public eye.
Impact of Illiteracy
The cost of welfare - $625 million non-medical welfare in Alabama in 2005
50% of adult Alabamians who receive welfare do not have a high school diploma or GED.
Over 65% of welfare recipients who earn a high school diploma or GED leave welfare and become self-sufficient within two years.
Tour Birmingham’s Unique Lofts
During The Literacy Council’s
Historic Footnotes
Loft Tour
Downtown Birmingham
Saturday, June 7, 2008
1:00-5:00 p.m.
You will also get to tour the Birmingham Home & Garden Inspiration Lofts featuring some of Birmingham’s top decorators, artists and craftsmen.Tickets Information:
- Tickets can be purchased for $15 each at The Literacy Council before the event.
- Purchase tickets for $20 the day of the event.
- Online purchases are $18. Online purchases will be available until Thursday, June 5th.
GROUNDBREAKING INITIATIVE
Learn more about the Literacy Initiative
Here’s what is happening in your area:
St. Clair County Walker County Shelby County Blount County Jefferson County
Are you a golf lover?
Why not head to the golf course while supporting
the gift of reading?
The Literacy Council is a participating charity of “Birdies for Charity.” “Birdies for Charity” is a Regions Charity Classic program. You have the opportunity to make The Literacy Council a big winner by participating in the Birdies for Charity program. Please click on the image below before May 15, 2008 to pledge a donation.

Use the drop-down list under "Charity" to find us! It's that simple!
ANY QUESTIONS?
Melanie Rice 205-262-2830
melanie@regionscharityclassic.com
BOOK SALE!
8:30- 5:00, Monday - Friday at the downtown office
Hardbacks $3.00,
Softbacks $2.00,
Used books and
advance copies $1.00
Buy 5 and get the 6th free.
All proceeds benefit The Literacy Council
The Literacy Council
2301 First Avenue North, Suite 102
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-326-1925 and 1-888-448-7323
Fax: 205-326-0538
Email: info@literacy-council.org



The Literacy Council, a non-profit organization which serves a five-county area, is dedicated to reducing illiteracy. The Council’s efforts include providing resources and referrals by maintaining a toll-free literacy helpline which serves as a primary point of contact for individuals seeking literacy assistance. Other Council efforts include training literacy tutors and conducting public awareness campaigns designed to keep the crisis of illiteracy in the public eye.



