Building Leaders through Language
Bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy.
Join UsGive TodayLiteracy is More Than Words.
We work alongside immigrants, refugees, and native speakers of English to provide literacy support tailored to meet learner needs and the priorities of our community. All of our programming is offered at no cost to the learner. A key player in workforce development, the Literacy Center also creates paths to citizenship, removes barriers to healthcare, supports returning citizens, and partners with school districts to provide a two-generational approach to literacy.
The Power of Persistence
Makarim, an immigrant from Sudan, was determined to further her education and support her growing family. Donors to the Literacy Center helped Makarim persevere through multiple financial setbacks to obtain her license in Medical Administration this June. Her next goal is to get a master's degree, a process she started in Sudan and hopes to continue here. Your support makes Makarim’s story possible.
Join Us in Building a More Literate West Michigan
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Aug
Online Volunteer Information Session (Aug. 20, 2025 | 12:00pm)
Online Volunteer Information Session
Aug. 20, 2025 | 12:00pm
Join us for this volunteer information session on how to make a positive impact in West Michigan. You will be inspired by the power of adult literacy and the work of one-on-one literacy coaching in our community. You will meet our team, learn about our resources, and hear our learners’ stories. Whether you start today or in the future, it is an opportunity to learn how to make a difference in an adult learner’s life.
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Sep
In-Person Volunteer Information Session (Sep. 02, 2025 | 2:00pm)
Join us for this volunteer information session on how to make a positive impact in West Michigan. You will be inspired by the power of adult literacy and the work of one-on-one literacy coaching in our community. You will meet our team, learn about our resources, and hear our learners’ stories. Whether you start today or in the future, it is an opportunity to learn how to make a difference in an adult learner’s life.
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Wine & Words 2025 (Sep. 04, 2025 | 6:00pm)
Join the Literacy Center and event host Mark Peters under the tent at Lion Rock Manor for Wine & Words on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Guests will enjoy wine and word games while helping to raise the literacy levels of adults in our community. Sponsorships and tickets are available now!
- 20Aug
Online Volunteer Information Session
- 2Sep
In-Person Volunteer Information Session
- 4Sep
Wine & Words 2025
- 17Sep
In-Person Volunteer Information Session
- 2Oct
Online Information Session
Online Volunteer Information Session
Aug. 20, 2025 | 12:00pm
Join us for this volunteer information session on how to make a positive impact in West Michigan. You will be inspired by the power of adult literacy and the work of one-on-one literacy coaching in our community. You will meet our team, learn about our resources, and hear our learners’ stories. Whether you start today or in the future, it is an opportunity to learn how to make a difference in an adult learner’s life.
Join us for this volunteer information session on how to make a positive impact in West Michigan. You will be inspired by the power of adult literacy and the work of one-on-one literacy coaching in our community. You will meet our team, learn about our resources, and hear our learners’ stories. Whether you start today or in the future, it is an opportunity to learn how to make a difference in an adult learner’s life.
Join the Literacy Center and event host Mark Peters under the tent at Lion Rock Manor for Wine & Words on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Guests will enjoy wine and word games while helping to raise the literacy levels of adults in our community. Sponsorships and tickets are available now!
Join us for this volunteer information session on how to make a positive impact in West Michigan. You will be inspired by the power of adult literacy and the work of one-on-one literacy coaching in our community. You will meet our team, learn about our resources, and hear our learners’ stories. Whether you start today or in the future, it is an opportunity to learn how to make a difference in an adult learner’s life.
Online Information Session
Oct. 02, 2025 | 6:00pm
Join us for this volunteer information session on how to make a positive impact in West Michigan. You will be inspired by the power of adult literacy and the work of one-on-one literacy coaching in our community. You will meet our team, learn about our resources, and hear our learners’ stories. Whether you start today or in the future, it is an opportunity to learn how to make a difference in an adult learner’s life.
Connect and Contribute as a Literacy Coach.
Become a volunteer literacy coach! You don’t need any special skills to be a literacy coach — just the ability to read and write English, and a passion to help others do the same.
Volunteer as a Literacy Coach