The Literacy Project

A nonprofit organization

$28,276 raised by 138 donors

100% complete

$20,000 Goal

Purpose

The Literacy Project's purpose is to teach people of all ages how to read, write, and speak with confidence. We empower Eagle County through providing free literacy education to all. 

Our Vision

The Literacy Project strives to be the leader of literacy education in Eagle County by reaching a diverse community of all ages and backgrounds.

We seek to improve graduation rates, increase test scores, decrease poverty, strive to foster a life-long love of reading, and ensure that there are books in the hands of every child in our county.

The Literacy Project provides safe, welcoming environments that equip learners to achieve individual goals through tailored programs and collaboration.



Giving Activity

Mission

To provide free literacy education to all Eagle County community members.

Background Statement

For over 35 years, The Literacy Project has witnessed firsthand how English proficiency opens doors: it gives parents the tools to advocate for their children, helps job-seekers pursue better opportunities, gives school-aged students confidence and the tools to succeed, and provides non-English speakers a sense of belonging and agency in their daily lives.

The Literacy Project is a trusted presence in Eagle County, providing free, personalized literacy education that meets learners where they are. Our teachers and volunteer tutors go beyond academic instruction, often helping our students prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam, fill out immigration paperwork, study for driver’s license tests, and gain the practical skills they need to be independent and confident members of the community. We believe that the services we provide are more important now than ever, not only in a practical sense, but also to reassure our students that they are valued members of our Eagle County community.

The Literacy Project was founded in 1990 and operates out of all three branches of the Eagle County Library District.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The Literacy Project

other names

Eagle County Volunteers for Literacy

Year Established

1991

Tax id (EIN)

84-1149543

Category

Education

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Colorado State Tax Credits

Colorado Child Care Credit

Address

Avon Public Library 200 Benchmark Road
Avon, CO 81620

Mailing

P.O. Box 608
Minturn, CO 81645

Service areas

Eagle County, CO, US

Phone

9709495026

Other

970-949-5026

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