Adults need strong literacy skills ...
TO BREAK CYCLES
Learning to read begins long before a child enters school. It begins when parents read to their children, buy their children books, and encourage their children to read. The reasearch is clear: parents who are poor readers don't read as often to their children as do parents who are strong readers. Children of low-literate parents enter school less prepared to learn to read than other children.
TO BE GOOD EMPLOYEES
The employees most in demand in the U.S. have at least a two-year college degree. Workers must be able to read safety regulations and warnings so they and their co-workers can stay safe on the job. And working in a team means that employees must be able to communicate clearly with one another.
TO KEEP THEMSELVES & THEIR
FAMILIES HEALTHY
Tennessee has an estimated 572,000 adults without a high school diploma; 131,000 reside in Shelby County alone with 2,000 drop-outs. In 2014, Memphis was the fifth least literate city in the US.
TO REDUCE CRIME
No one factor can so drastically shape a person’s chance of success, earning potential, health and well-being. Literacy breaks the cycle that leads to daily poverty and struggle.
TO BE ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES
Tennessee has an estimated 572,000 adults without a high school diploma; 131,000 reside in Shelby County alone with 2,000 drop-outs. In 2014, Memphis was the fifth least literate city in the US.
TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES
No one factor can so drastically shape a person’s chance of success, earning potential, health and well-being. Literacy breaks the cycle that leads to daily poverty and struggle.
About CLC
The CLC is a 30-year old nonprofit located in the beautiful Collierville Town Square. We are supported by the United Way of the Midsouth, the Town of Collierville and generous donors.
Services
We work to improve futures for adults ages 17+, by helping them read, write, and speak English more fluently; get their high school equivalency diploma; increase basic literacy, and job skills.
Staff
Though small, our mighty staff coordinates our four programs for adults. In addition with working with students, the staff trains and manages volunteers.
VOLUNTEER
Give your time. We can't help our students without volunteers. In return for your time, you make an impact on one individual's future.
DONATE
For every dollar invested, the returns are numerous. Please join with other individuals and businesses to support this invaluable service.​
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