Eureka Office
707-445-3655
674 Allard Avenue, Room 74, Eureka, CA
eurekalit@yahoo.com
Fortuna Office
707-725-0655
10 and N Streets, by the church parking lot, Fortuna, CA
fortunalit@sbcglobal.net
~ ~ Coming Soon ~ ~
Tutor - Learner Recognition Night
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
At the Carson Mansion
143 M Street, EurekaThe Humboldt Literacy Project invites you to join us in recognizing all those who made this past year a success.
Quote of the Month
"Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship."
~ Kofi Annan
Our promise is a literate community.
Literacy Project is a non-profit organization that was established in 1985. We are funded through grants, donations from individuals, corporations and foundations, and the United Way of Humboldt County.
We believe
- All adults can learn
- All individuals have the right to privacy and confidentiality
- That a non-judgmental environment promotes mutual respect, trust, openness, comfort, and hope
- Tutoring should be learner-centered
- In conducting ourselves with openness and integrity
- In providing the highest quality service
The Problem is Great
In Humboldt County, an estimated 15,000 adults in our county are functionally illiterate. That is, are functioning below a fifth grade level.
In addition, an estimated 23,000 adults in our county are functioning at between a fifth and eighth grade level.
More than 40 percent of the U.S. workforce and more than 50 prcent of high school graduates do not have required basic literacy skills for employment.
