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
Our Literacy Matters Newsletter is Now Available Online!
To view The Literacy Initiative Progress Report,
click here.For GED Scholarship Information click here.
Announcing our
More info and tickets...
Second Author for the Signature Series
Tuesday, July 28th
Warren St. John, reporter for the New York Times.
His latest novel is Outcasts United,
a powerful and inspiring tale of a refugee youth soccer team
and the transformation of a small American town.
Here’s what is happening in your area:
St. Clair County Walker County Shelby County Blount County Jefferson County
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