Literacy Source

Mission

Literacy Source partners with adults working to gain skills and education to create new opportunities for themselves, their families, and the community.

Description

For over 30 years, Literacy Source has helped transform lives by providing free classes, tutoring, and learning resources for adults who want to improve their basic reading, writing, math and digital literacy skills; learn English; study for a high school diploma or GED; or prepare to become citizens. Our success in serving adults with unique barriers begins with careful assessment of students' skills, determining goals and developing individual educational plans. Students then continue with tailored instruction, encouragement and support throughout the program year.

Last year, with a small professional staff and 200 volunteers, Literacy Source provided over 40,000+ hours of free small group and individualized instruction for over 700 adult learners. Our community efforts combine to assure that instructional services are focused on student goals and have significant impact leading to better lives. This last year our learners ranged in age from 18 to 89, spoke more than 52 languages, and represented over 40 nations. Our students face great challenges and strive for success against tremendous odds: over Over 90% are immigrants, 16% are over 60, and 49% have had less than 9 years of schooling. All of our students, however, share one common element - the desire to learn, to achieve, and to live a better life.