I am a longtime (20+ year) supporter of this organization. ProLiteracy is an incredibly worthwhile charity which deserves to be far better known. It's the largest organization of community-based literacy providers in the world. In the US it has affiliates in all 50 states and serves adults and older youth who are learners at the lowest levels of literacy. There are 30 MILLION adults in this country at the very lowest levels of literacy -- many of whom are graduates of our school system (remember that phenomenon of 'social promotion?'). ProLiteracy affiliates also teach English to speakers of other languages, many of whom aren't literate in their mother tongue. Services are provided by trained volunteers in one-on-one and small group settings, and are always free to learners. The organization receives the bulk of its financial support from individual donors. I have seen firsthand the profound impact this organization has on peoples' lives, and adult illiteracy is a massive problem in our country which underpins so many of our most challenging societal problems (crime, a permanent'underclass' of disadvantaged persons, etc). Helping ProLiteracy to address the huge challenge of adult illiteracy couldn't be a better decision on your part. The organization is focused and passionate about its mission, well-run and very much in need of new donors.
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