Literacy is our most critical skill…
It can mean the difference between a life well lived and a life of hardship. Unfortunately, more than 93 million Americans read at or below a basic level—with 145,000 in Central Arkansas alone struggling with basic literacy skills that most of us take for granted.
Teaching an adult to read has a profound and lasting impact on their ability to function successfully within our community by improving their ability to find and retain family supporting jobs, engage in family literacy activities, and help make informed decisions that will ensure healthy lives.
Since 1986, Literacy Action has worked with volunteer literacy tutors to provide basic literacy and English language instruction to thousands of adults in Central Arkansas. Our success depends on the support of individuals and organizations that believe that literacy has the power to build and transform communities. We invite you to become engaged by learning more about adult literacy issues, volunteering as a literacy tutor, or by making a donation.
