Mission
Changing lives by strengthening literacy statewide.
Wisconsin Literacy, Inc. is a non-profit coalition of over 70 community-based literacy programs located throughout the state. Our member programs provide much needed services to adults and families through dedicated staff and well-trained volunteer tutors. In Wisconsin, nearly a million residents qualify for our members' services. If you want to improve your reading skills or if you would like to become a volunteer tutor, visit our Find a Literacy Program page to locate the program closest to you.
We have supported non-profit literacy programs with capacity-building services, funding, advocacy, and professional development services since 1985! Watch our video to learn more about us.
Literacy News
Many new happenings for 2020. Learn what WHL has been up to and ways to partner on health literacy initiatives.
The Project Specialist is a member of the team for Wisconsin Health Literacy (WHL), a division of Wisconsin Literacy, Inc.
Jeff Burkhart, Executive Director of Literacy Network of Dane County, says, "This is one of the biggest impacts that you can make in the community . . by being a tutor and supporting the programs that we offer."
Literacy Network of Dane County provides a wide range of programs including individualized tutoring and workplace literacy tailored to employer/employee needs.
Hear more about Literacy Network
Reyna's son was diagnosed with Autism and she wanted to speak English to communicate with health care providers and the school.
After 6 years of tutoring and classes at Literacy Network of Dane County, Reyna is happy with her progress. She said, "I can fight for my children's rights and my rights too."
Listen to her story
Literacy Programs
Our member's literacy programs are designed to provide much needed services in their communities. Find a program near you.
Success Stories
The literacy work of our members generates real change in their communities. Find out more about some of their success stories.
Become a Member
Join over 70 member literacy agencies across Wisconsin and gain access to support, leadership and statewide voice that Wisconsin Literacy provides members.
