Organizations which work almost exclusively to help people become able to read, write, do basic math, and use and/or understand computers. It is expected that groups listed here have a physical location to which people can come to get literacy help and training. Organizations which advocate literacy and/or provide general resources are better placed in Society/Issues/Education/Literacy.
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- Hollywood Education and Literacy Project (HELP) Literacy program for adults and children in Hollywood, California.
- First Book U.S. nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide disadvantaged children with new books.
- Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement Resources pertaining to early literacy, including Power Point presentations, hot lists for reading teachers and tutors, and a searchable database.
- Canadian Organization for Development through Education (CODE) Promoting self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world.
- Indiana Literacy Association A non-profit organization which works with and through volunteer literacy programs across Indiana. List of programs and related links.
- Literacy Matters Provides literacy training and resources for school and home for preschool through grade 6, and special needs. Based in Cheshire, UK.
- The National Literacy Trust British nonprofit devoted to promoting literacy and literacy educators. Issues, statistics, research, events, publications, resources, other related organizations, discussion boards, and contact details.
- Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Hawai`i A US federal program with a mission to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. News and events, participating schools, tutor recruiting details, and contact information.
- Delaware Valley Reading Association A local council of the International Reading Association, DVRA provides professional development and additional leadership in promoting literacy in the Delaware Valley of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
- Western New York Professional Development Consortium Providing staff development to teachers and practitioners in the field of Adult Literacy and Education. This site lists resources, workshops, and conferences covering NY State Education initiatives, GED 2002, workforce development themes, and proactive adult education topics.
- Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill based network of college students, adult learners, administrators, literacy practitioners and community partners to implement and support participatory education and social change work in campus-based literacy programs.
- Centre for Family Literacy Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Centre offers a variety of family and adult literacy programs.
- MonteToyon Learning Center and Reading Connections Santa Cruz, California, based learning center specializing in training students and teachers in the Phono-Graphix reading method. Also provides instruction in math and writing.
- ABC Learn Non-profit agency providing supplemental literacy instruction to at-risk students and recent juvenile releases.
- National Children's Literacy Project (NCLP) A not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the literacy skills of children; promoting literacy as an integral factor in the growth of society and in an individual's ability to lead a productive and fulfilling life.
- Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Nonprofit agency that provides reading, writing, math, English language, and computer skills to adults and out of school young adults.
- San Jose Area Writing Project Dedicated to improving the teaching of writing in kindergarten through high school classrooms. News and details about past and future events, registration information for those events, and contact and project information.
- Literacy Empowerment Foundation Distribution of free and reduced cost books to schools, literacy groups and distance learners.
- Working in the Schools (WITS) Tutoring and mentoring program involving community members and area businesses providing volunteers to support the education of children in the Chicago Public Schools.
- Kenosha Literacy Council Nonprofit agency in Kenosha, Wisconsin dedicated to providing English literacy education to adults with the assistance of trained volunteers.
- LINCS Literacy Information and Communication System. A professional learning platform for adult educators funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Kingston Literacy & Skills Furthers the development and growth of adult and family literacy in Kingston and neighbouring communities. They also create and market literacy resources.
- The Literacy Council Devoted to strengthening and supporting organizations that provide literacy services in Central Alabama. Located in Birmingham.
- International Reading Association Seeks to improve quality of reading instruction through studying the reading processes and teaching techniques; serving as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of reading research.
- Read Alliance Works to improve the educational trajectory of at-risk, early elementary students through tutoring in reading skills.
- Feed the Minds A charity which supports literacy, publishing and education in developing countries through grants. It also publishes a theological book review and is a source of literature for theological colleges.
- Alabama Reading Association Events, projects, newsletter, pictures, and membership and contact details.
- The Akses Foundation Nonprofit encourages minor adjustments in American English orthography to ensure that all children read and write as well as they speak by second grade.