Summary
Organization name
Literacy Outreach
other names
L.O.
2009
Tax id (EIN)
26-4713475
Category
Education
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
Literacy Outreach 1127 School StreetGlenwood Springs, CO 81601
Garfield County, CO, US
Literacy Outreach believes that the ability to read is an essential element of an enriching and fulfilling life. Our high quality, community-based literacy programs empower adults to reach their full potential as individuals, employees, parents, and citizens.
Testimonials
"I didn't do so well in school. I left in seventh grade. With the help of my tutor, I read my first book at the age of 43."
Mary, Age 43
Adult Basic Education Student
"I like learning with a tutor. She helps me understand things in this country and explains to me the things I don't understand today."
Lorena
Literacy Outreach Student
English language learner and mother of 2 school-age children
"My tutor is so patient. I can't think quick and I have to go the long way to learn. Now I can do fractions and administer medications correctly. "
-Donna, Age 62
Adult Basic Education Student
Mission
Literacy Outreach's mission is to teach literacy skills.
We believe that the ability to read is an essential element of an enriched and fulfilling life. Our high quality, community-based literacy programs empower adults to reach their full potential as individuals, employees, parents, and citizens throughout the communities in which they live.
We believe literacy provides hope. We believe illiteracy accounts for many of the socio-economic issues in the world. Basic literacy skills are needed for all adults to find their path out of poverty. We believe everyone must learn to read in order to succeed.
Background Statement
In 1986, concerned citizens formed the Garfield County Task Force on Literacy to address adult illiteracy. In 1998, Garfield Adult Literacy changed its name to Literacy Outreach to better reflect its commitment to promoting education and literacy.
We provide life-changing opportunities for adults who cannot read. For many students, our program is their last opportunity to gain the basic skills that are essential to survive in a fast-paced and technically advanced society.
We teach people who are functionally illiterate to learn to read. By doing this, we believe we help solve social issues such as crime, poverty, poor parenting, welfare, and dependency. We also offer financial literacy workshops, citizenship exam preparation classes, book clubs, and practical computer classes. Through participation in our programs, adults become more capable, committed, and able to improve their lives. It's common for us to see tangible differences in the quality of life for our students and families.
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Organization Data
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601