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​                                 Thanks Ocean Edgar for highlighting our wonderful learners and tutors in your lovely film.

 

Humboldt Literacy Project connects adults 18+ who wish to improve their reading and writing with adult volunteer tutors for free, confidential, one-on-one English language tutoring.  What this means is we pair our volunteer “Tutors” with “Learners” to help the learners to read and write or learn English.

 

For most of us, reading is such an integral part of daily life we almost take the ability for granted. However, in Humboldt County an estimated 13,800 adults are functionally illiterate—reading below a fifth grade level. Another 23,000 people in our county read below an eighth grade level. Since 1981, Humboldt Literacy Project has been working to raise the level of literacy in Humboldt County and improve the quality of life in our community.

 

Uses for literacy in everyday life:

• Read a menu

• Send a text

• Fill out a form

• Read a medicine bottle

• Fill out a Job application

• Read your pay stub.

• Write or read a love letter

• Laugh at a silly bumper sticker

• Get a driver’s license

 

We Believe:                                                                                            

• All adults can learn.                                                              

• All individuals in our program have the right to privacy and confidentiality.

• That a non-judgmental environment promotes mutual respect, trust, openness, comfort, and hope.

• Tutoring should be learner-centered.

• In conducting ourselves with openness and integrity.

• In providing the highest quality service.

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 Our Mission:

• To teach adults in Humboldt County the literacy skills they need on the job, at home, and in our community.

• To increase public awareness regarding the magnitude and negative effects of illiteracy.

• To build public awareness about the social, political, economic, and value of literacy.