The Need for Additional Tutors and Support Keeps Growing

Based on our success and word of mouth within the non English speaking community, our center currently has a waiting list of 45 people.

Together We Can Make a Difference

At least 50% of the unemployed are functionally illiterate.
	U.S. Department of Labor
On average, a functionally illiterate adult earns 42% less than a high school graduate.
	U.S. Department of Education
It is estimated that $5 billion a year in taxes goes to support people reciving public assistance who are unemployable due to illiteracy.
	ProLiteracy America
Estimates indicate that adult reading scores improve approximately one grade level with 35-45 hours of tutoring
	Literacy Volunteers of America
The education of the parent is the single greatest predictor of whether a child will be raised in poverty.
	U.S. Dept of Heath and Human Services
Youngsters whose parents are functionally illiterate are twice as likely as their peers to be functionally illiterate themselves.
	National Assessment of Education Progress

Please contact us at (773) 927-0512 if you are interested in volunteering to tutor.

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