Literacy Council of Union County
Literacy Council of Union County provides free instruction through trained volunteer tutors, for adults in Union County Arkansas who lack basic reading, writing, mathematics and English as a second language skill. In addition, the council provides help with filling out job applications and writing resumes. As needed, the council provides basic computer literacy classes and health literacy classes.
Grow your literacy skills with us
At the Literacy Council of Union County, we offer programs in Adult Basic English and English as a Second Language. Our mission is to empower our learners to gain the confidence and skills they need to become successful citizens in their community.
Achieve your reading goals
Examples of some personal goals achieved by our students include finding a job, gaining a promotion, driver’s license or citizenship, improving their ability to help their children with homework, understanding directions from doctors, talking with their children’s teachers and interacting with the community as a whole. Our experienced volunteer tutors are here to help you reach your goals. Whether it's learning basic literacy or improving English language skills, our volunteers are committed to helping you reach your potential.
Gain confidence with your reading
Studies have shown that literacy can have a positive impact on self-esteem and confidence. Our programs can help you gain the confidence and motivation you need to pursue your dreams.
Sponsored in part by
Adult Learning Alliance
Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas is the statewide non-profit that provides structure and support to county-level literacy councils serving adults in over 50 Arkansas counties.
The Literacy Council is a United Way Union County Agency
The United Way of Union County is a voluntary effort to increase the organized capacity of people who care for one another. United Way's mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation helps individuals of all ages pursue their educational goals and achieve their dreams by investing in literacy programs that help students learn to read, prepare for the high school equivalency or learn English.
Union County Community Foundation
UCCF is a public charity that accepts and invests funds and assets from individuals and companies to help them achieve their charitable and philanthropic objectives for the long-term benefit of our community, state and region.
