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Literacy Changes Lives

Our mission is to empower people and strengthen community through education.

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Volunteer: Katherine and Student: Evelyn

Volunteer Spotlight: Katherine 

Nov 27 2023

I have learned that spending just an hour a week working one-on-one with a child can make a big difference in their life and mine.

Student Spotlight: Javier 

Nov 14 2023

I learned about TLA through my current job. The factory I work for collaborates with TLA to offer on-the-job English classes.

Tim Van Houten

Donor Spotlight: Tim Van Houten 

Nov 10 2023

I am honored to serve on the board and contribute financially to an organization that supports education for children and adults. I believe...

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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:

  • 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)
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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.

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