Volunteer Spotlight: Brendan
May 29 2026
For 28 years, Brendan has sat across from students chasing a dream most people take for granted. Here is what that does to a person.
Literacy Changes Lives
Our mission is to empower people and strengthen community through education.
Student Spotlight: Zoey
May 07 2026
What does it take to go from nervous to ready? For Zoey, it started with one decision. Read how she earned her HSE and found her path to a future in baking.
Volunteer Spotlight: Doug
Apr 28 2026
A TLA volunteer discovers that you don't have to be a teacher to change a child's relationship with reading.
Ready to take the first step and become a student? Click the button below to fill out the student application.
Did you know that TLA programs are free for our students? Click below to learn how we make an impact.
Want to make an difference in your community? Click here to learn more about joining the team of TLA volunteers.
GED® Testing Now Available at The Literacy Alliance
Need to finish high school? The Literacy Alliance is an official GED® testing center. Whether you’re looking to open new doors for work, college, or personal goals, we’re here to help you take that important next step by earning your high school equivalency diploma (HSE).
If you’d like to learn more, give us a call. We’ll walk you through your options and help you get started.
Call today: (260) 426-7323 to learn more about the testing center at TLA!
Community Impact
Since 1972, the Fort Wayne region has generously supported The Literacy Alliance’s programs through commitments of time and money. Donors and volunteers are vital necessities as The Literacy Alliance works to empower students in our community through these free programs. These free programs not only improve literacy but also strengthen workforce readiness by helping adults earn diplomas, build career skills, and prepare for stable employment opportunities.
- Project Reads (K-3 Reading Program in Allen County)
- Project Build (Adult Basic Education classes in Allen County)
- Project Graduate (High School Completion Classes in Allen, Adams, and Wells Counties)
- Project Connect (English Language Learners Classes in Allen County)
- Project Aim (Corporate Training in Allen, Adams, and Wells Counties)
Donate
As our programs grow, our need for individual, corporate, and community support increases. Your gifts help us meet our goal of ending illiteracy. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Approximately 78% of our expenses are directly related to the cost of programming.
