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.

Whether you’re a donor, a volunteer, or if you’re referring a struggling reader to our helpline, the path to literacy begins with you. Until our community achieves 100% literacy, there is work to be done. Please take time to contact us to learn how to contribute to The Literacy Council as a donor, volunteer, or both.

 

Links of Interest

View Our Annual Report

8/26/10 - Literacy Council Features Local Author -- view

4/5/10 - Are There Differences in Achievement Between Boys and Girls? -- view

4/5/10 - “The Digital World of Young Children: Emergent Literacy” -- view

4/5/10 - “A Father-Daughter Bond, Page by Page” -- view

4/1/10 - MA high school turnaround attributed to emphasis on literacy -- view

CBS News Takes on Adult Literacy –  view

The Recession and Adult Basic Education –  view

Economy Spurs Demand For Literacy Programs –  view

60 Minutes correspondent Byron Pitts Found Faith To 'Step Out On Nothing' –  view

Indirect County and State Estimates of the Percentage of Adults at the Lowest Literacy Level for 1992 and 2003 –  view

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