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Information on Literacy

Understanding Literacy​

​People who struggle with reading are all around us. Often, they successfully hide their illiteracy because of shame, thus becoming vulnerable and dependent on others. Illiteracy makes everyday tasks seem impossible.  Among tasks prevented because of illiteracy: taking a driver's test, completing a job application, and understanding warning labels on prescription drugs.​

Reasons to Support LCWA

  • Illiteracy shuts doors of opportunity for our citizens. Literacy empowers individuals in our communities to reach their potential.

  • Illiteracy costs our communities money and is linked to crime, unemployment and serious social problems like teen pregnancy, school dropouts, poverty, and substance misuse.

  • Illiteracy stands in the way of our community’s growth. Because of the serious social problems linked to illiteracy, industry and skilled workers are not attracted to communities with a high illiteracy rate.

Support from Donors and Grants Allows LCWA to Help West Alabama Learn

Here is how LCWA's funds are applied:

LCWA gives books to schools that need help with classroom libraries and school libraries.

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LCWA provides reading tutors for children and adults.

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LCWA provides books to Habitat for Humanity new-home families.

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LCWA sponsors summer reading and life-skills camps

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LCWA places Rural Little Libraries (mailboxes, newsstands, and other containers) in rural areas or in places where children and adults can easily access books.

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LCWA has sponsored one Boys' and Girls' Club book club and would like to sponsor more.

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LCWA partners with schools, libraries, churches, colleges, and businesses to reach literacy goals.

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