Every year, with the help of hundreds of dedicated volunteers, Macomb Literacy Partners helps men and women begin a new chapter in their lives by teaching them to read, write and speak English.
For many adult learners this is the first step on an educational continuum that leads to
a lifetime of learning.
Mission
The
mission of Macomb Literacy Partners (MLP) is to eliminate
adult illiteracy in our community by developing programs
that promote the advancement of literacy. MLP is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization helping adults who have problems
reading, writing, or speaking English. MLP provides free
training for volunteer tutors who work one-to-one or in
small group rsgoals enabling them
achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency. Volunteer
tutors meet with their literacy student(s) in quiet, private
areas of public sites, i.e., library, church, community
center. You and your student(s) will meet for a minimum of two hours each week at a mutually convenient time and
location.
History
Initiated in 1984 by the Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) and Utica Community Schools, Macomb Literacy Partners celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2004. It was created to respond to the
needs of adults reading below a level of functional literacy.
These are individuals who have difficulty reading a newspaper,
understanding simple directions on a prescription, taking
the written test for their driver's license, or who are
limited English speakers. MLP volunteers have helped over
3,500 adults improve their skills.
Since MLP's beginnings, the SLC has acted as fiscal agent.
Macomb County Library has served as host agency.
Read to Me
While focusing on the needs of adults who wish to improve their reading, writing and English language skills, MLP also seeks ways to improve the reading success of future generations. In 1993, as part of MLP's mission to eliminate illiteracy, the organization initiated READ TO ME to reach low literacy parents of young children. This outreach program has been extremely successful. |
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