The Literacy Alliance

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"If we can help people understand the impact low literacy levels have on individuals and their families maybe we will be able to reach these people on a personal level and help them gain more confidence and self-reliance." -

Located in Columbus, Georgia, The Literacy Alliance is involved throughout the Chattahoochee area as a liaison for individuals, groups, and community leaders who would like to further the literacy growth of our community. Our partners understand that we must first focus on the impact our literacy level has on our society. Whether it may be medical assistance, unemployment, or socioeconomic status, low literacy levels play a role in the outcome of our community.

At The Literacy Alliance, we provide programs, events, and opportunities to educate others on the affects of low literacy levels, give free reading materials to children, and advertise opportunities available for individuals seeking proficiency skills necessary in the workplace. Please join us in our efforts to build a more literate society within our community.

Literacy Highlight

Rotary Club of Columbus Supports Local Dictionary Project

The Rotary Club of Columbus has been a long time supporter of our Dictionary Project. This year, they are the sole financial sponsors. We are truly grateful for their commitment to The Dictionary Project and their community.

Each year, we worry that our limited funding might not be enough to carry on this project another year. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Columbus, our minds are at ease and each third grade student in Muscogee & Fort Benning School District will once again have their very own dictionary. BIG THANKS TO ROTARY CLUB OF COLUMBUS!!

www.rotary.org

Volunteers needed!

The Literacy Alliance needs volunteers to label and pack 1,300 dictionaries to be given to third graders as part of our annual Dictionary Project. We will be meeting Oct. 1 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at The Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road. If you would like to volunteer, please call Julie Jordan, volunteer coordinator, at 706-748-2609 or e-mail columbusreads@earthlink.net

Vision Statement

To facilitate the growth of literacy levels in our community.

Mission Statement

To serve as a liaison and advisor to the people of the Chattahoochee Valley and all area providers of literacy. Where there are gaps in literacy services, we assist in finding solutions to address those gaps.

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