I came to Friends of Literacy as a volunteer - I was attracted to helping people with something I loved... which was reading. As I worked with the adults who were attending GED classes I also came to appreciate how important FOL is in providing the outreach, classes and awareness so that adults can get a second chance to be more successful by getting their high school equivalency. For some of the population we serve just increasing their literacy skills to the point where their daily life is enhanced by being more knowledgeable in reading and math has a great benefit to them and our community. I now work part time for Friends of Literacy and find it very rewarding, we are small but effective and we get to see the results of our mission and efforts in our community.
Being involved with Friends of Literacy is one of the best experiences I've had as a non-profit Board Member. I like to say that we help those in our community that want to help themselves - we are their self-generated second chance! The Staff is very committed and the Board is very involved which adds up to a great organization!
I initially had fairly low expectations for being on another board, but when I got to FOL, I found them highly efficient and dedicated it their cause of helping people achieve their goals through remedial assistance with reading and math skills. I saw so many hard working volunteers do a lot with a little, and the administration is superb. I am so glad that I was part of this wonderful organization.
Friends of Literacy is an engaging and purpose-driven organization providing a pathway for many non-traditional learners to literacy (in its many forms), education, and a fresh start. As a board member, I am proud to be a part of such a rewarding nonprofit!
I love Friends of Literacy because they are providing adults a second chance at an education. FOL provides hope for the future for countless individuals. The teachers and other staff members work closely with the students to provide them the attention and motivation they need to succeed. The staff is passionate about what they do and it shows by the 110% effort they put into the organization. This is an organization that cares deeply for the community they are in.