York Literacy Institute

A nonprofit organization
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$161,251 raised by 452 donors


"We teach literacy skills in English to empower adults for successful engagement in the home, workplace, and community."

That has been York Literacy Institute's (formerly York County Literacy Council) mission since 1976. We offer literacy services necessary for an estimated 40,000 functionally illiterate adults in York County to become active and self-sufficient members in our community.

The Literacy Council equips adult learners with the training and tools necessary to achieve educational and personal goals, including:
  • Earn a high school equivalency diploma
  • Increase English language skills
  • Become U.S. Citizens
  • Enter career-training programs or post-secondary education
  • Obtain employment or improve employment skills
  • Increase their involvements with their children’s education

In our 49th year of service, we have seen much success. Last year, we served nearly 1,500 students - a record for York Literacy Institute - and have partnered with several organizations to offer classes at locations across York County.  

Thanks to supporters like you, students and their families are able to overcome barriers to reach their dreams.

York County Community Foundation and Memorial Health Fund Stretch Pools

Mission

York County Literacy Council's mission is to teach literacy skills, in English, to empower adults for successful engagement in the home, workplace, and community.

York County Literacy provides classes for adults in York County, who are not able to read, write, perform basic math functions, speak and comprehend English. Instruction ranges from pre-literate to preparing to pass GED/HiSet® exam and for those seeking to earn their High School Equivalency credential in the state of Pennsylvania. Health literacy, computer literacy, financial literacy and workplace literacy are also taught in classes and through workshops.

When our neighbors learn how to read and write in English, do basic math, and develop soft skills, they have the power to lift themselves out of poverty, obtain and maintain employment, reduce or leave public assistance and ultimately change their lives. Help us invest in their future, so they can invest in our community.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

York Literacy Institute

Tax id (EIN)

23-2088132

Categories

Education ,  Humanitarian Aid

Address

1416 6th Avenue
York, PA 17403

Phone

7178458719

Email

cr.mgr@yorkliteracy.org

Website

http://www.yorkliteracy.org