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- EIN 52-1146384
- (732) 906-5456
- 100 Menlo Park Ste 314 Edison NJ 08837-2428 USA
- www.literacynj.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Adult Education, Education, Literacy, Remedial Reading & Encouragement
Mission: Literacy new jersey, inc. Exists so all adults have the opportunity to read, write, and communicate effectively. This is done by training volunteer tutors to help adult learners and by supporting a network of literacy programs.
Programs: The organization provides free instruction to adults who need help with reading, writing, math and speaking english. Trained volunteer tutors work with adults one-to-one or in small groups to help them improve their literacy and literacy skills so they can reach their life goals. The organization: provides free adult literacy services in eight counties: burlington, gloucester, mercer, middlesex, ocean, sussex, and west hudson; provides comprehensive training to prepare community volunteers to tutor adults; provides professional development, technical assistance, training and other support services to 14 affiliate member programs; develops and disseminates instructional materials and training on key topics in adult literacy; and, advocates on behalf of a statewide network of programs for increased funding and increased visibility for the need of adult literacy services.