LITERACY IS A FUNDAMENTAL SKILL THAT AFFECTS EVERY AREA OF A PERSON’S LIFE.

And it isn’t just about reading—literacy involves the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend. It involves being able to compute, solve problems, and to have the skills needed to function on the job.

Our goal at the Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida is 100% literacy on the First Coast to develop a community with a competitive workforce and a thriving citizenry. We seek to empower our students as they work towards their personal literacy goals, recognizing that gains in adult literacy also transform our community by reducing poverty, adding to the workforce, and creating new leaders in our area.

What Our Volunteers Say

Ms. B is a joy to work with. She calls me to tell me she is looking forward to our next meeting. She does not like to mess around and gets straight to work. She has some issues with consonant sounds and some different vowel pronunciations, but I am impressed with how solid of a reader she is and she can improve. I see it. She works hard. Also I feel so good doing this. I am glad I signed up.

Libbi, Tutor

This class is like a family who learns together and supports each other. Sitting at a round table lends itself to a great learning experience, not only by the students, but the teacher as well.

Ken, Small Group Instructor