The Nashville Adult Literacy Council’s mission is to help Nashville adults with the reading, writing, and English-speaking skills they need for the life they want. Learners at NALC reach their goals through literacy.
The real joy of our program is best shared by our participants, like Stephen:
"Shortly after graduating from high school, Stephen realized that his reading and writing skills were not strong enough to pursue his educational and professional goals, so he came to NALC for help. Stephen and his volunteer tutor Kristen started working together in December of 2022. Over the last year, Stephen has increased his reading level, finished 2 and a half textbooks provided by NALC, and embarked on a new dual education and career path as he was chosen for a plumbing apprenticeship program."
Other recent self-reported goals from our learners include:
- I talk to my child's teacher. I feel more confident with schools.
- We practice speaking English with my son. I talk to my child's teacher.
- Got a new job at Amazon as a Picker.
- Opened a checking account.
- Got a new job at Wal-Mart.
- Passed the written Driver's test.
Our learners come to us to pursue better employment, financial stability, and greater involvement in their children's learning. Their goals are big and life-long, and we're happy to provide them free access to curriculum, volunteer tutors, and teachers. NALC's vision is for the one in five Nashville adults at the lowest level of literacy to experience the transformative impact literacy has in creating an engaged, independent, and confident life.
Thank you for helping us give the gift of literacy.
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