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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Apr
In-Person Volunteer Information Session (Apr. 22, 2025 | 10:00am)
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.
23
Apr
Spellebration 2025 (Apr. 23, 2025 | 5:30pm)
Join us for a lively, mission-forward fundraising dinner with our featured learners, literacy coaches, and honorees!
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Apr
Online Volunteer Information Session (Apr. 29, 2025 | 6:00pm)
Online Volunteer Information Session
Apr. 29, 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.
- 22Apr
In-Person Volunteer Information Session
- 23Apr
Spellebration 2025
- 29Apr
Online Volunteer Information Session
- 5May
In-Person Volunteer Information Session
- 14May
Online Volunteer Information Session
- 23May
In-Person Volunteer Information Session
- 27May
In-Person Volunteer Information Session
- 5Jun
Online Volunteer Information Session
- 11Jun
Online Volunteer Information Session
- 20Jun
In-Person Volunteer Information Session
- 25Jun
Online Volunteer Information Session
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 a lively, mission-forward fundraising dinner with our featured learners, literacy coaches, and honorees!
Online Volunteer Information Session
Apr. 29, 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.
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 Volunteer Information Session
May. 14, 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 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 Volunteer Information Session
Jun. 05, 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.
Online Volunteer Information Session
Jun. 11, 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.
Online Volunteer Information Session
Jun. 25, 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