Literacyworks

Program Overview

MISSION
To provide dynamic resources and opportunities that give adults, families and children a foundation for lifelong learning and achievement.

WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe in lifelong learning as a path towards opportunity and fulfillment. As individuals increase their literacy skills they are able to secure better jobs, manage their personal lives, advocate for themselves, enhance their parenting skills, and contribute more to their community. In short, they improve the quality of their lives and communities.

DESCRIPTION
Established in 2001, our goal is to ensure that all individuals, families, children and adolescents have the skills, support and opportunities to thrive in a complex and inter-connected world.

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

"The Center is amazing. This program gives us the keys to open the door to opportunity and success. We have the opportunity to get a better education to improve our knowledge and achieve our goals. I am so lucky; thanks for all your support!"

"Literacyworks has helped me both emotionally and economically. The support regardless of age and the diversity are some things I particularly value. I have not found another support system like this in my educational years."

"I feel great about the Center and I like the transparency that is shown. Many people want to help students, but not many do it. Their goals are clear and they are clearly motivated to see students succeed. I value most that this program actually does something to further and not complicate our education."

"Literacyworks Center is a college student's dream come true. This program provides so much support and resources that students need to be successful. The constant check-ins, financial help, and the resources they provide make it easier to be a student. They motivate you to keep going and make sure their students excel academically and motivate us to follow our dreams."

"I really like this program because having the one-on-one meetings makes me feel like there's people who care about us and our success. Without the Center, I don't think that I would be as successful in my classes and the financial help is also helpful."

"I feel this program is great and helps us continue with our education. First, they listen to you with respect, make us feel we are important to them and they care about us. Secondly, they help us with award that helps us to pay the many expenses (babysitter, gas, books, etc.)."

"This program has allowed me do better for myself. The Center not only helps financially, but they allow me to learn how to improve my bad habits and achieve my goals. They give us opportunities to meet new people and create connections with our fellow peers."

"The Center has and continues helping a lot of students in many ways. Not only financially, but also by checking in and showing that they really care about us and our education."

"The Center is great because they really care and encourage students to continue their education. It's nice to see others are willing to listen when sharing my goals and story."