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On November 30th, our generous board will match EVERY DOLLAR up to $5,000. Your generosity will provide digital literacy skills and improve understanding of health care.

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Wisconsin Literacy is a growing organization. Passion for moving people forward through literacy and education is a constant among the team.

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Meet Jaime

Jaime wanted to improve his reading skills, to help him in his custodial and maintenance position at the local high school. He also dreamed of more career opportunities and someday becoming a U.S. Citizen.

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Adult Literacy Center – Ozaukee

Improving language and literacy skills brings independence and the ability to advocate for yourself. ALC encourages their adult learners to celebrate successes beyond just test scores.

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Mission

Changing lives by strengthening literacy statewide.

Wisconsin Literacy, Inc. supports 70 community-based literacy programs throughout Wisconsin. We strengthen literacy through expert trainings, health literacy, workforce connections, and advocacy. Donate to increase literacy skills statewide.

In Wisconsin, 1.5 million adults need advanced skills training. Our member programs provide literacy services to adults and families in their communities. 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, advocacy, and professional trainings since 1985! Watch our video to learn more about us.

Literacy News

November 11, 2021

AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunity: Literacy Leader

West CAP, an innovative, forward thinking community action organization serving low-income families, is recruiting a full-time Literacy Leader in partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA.

November 9, 2021

Associate Director Position

Join our team! Wisconsin Literacy seeks an Associate Director to help fulfill its mission to change lives by strengthening literacy statewide. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Director has both internal and external facing responsibilities. The Associate Director partners closely with the Executive Director to chart WL’s planned response to organizational opportunities and challenges and plays a critical role as strategic thought-partner for the Executive Director.

November 4, 2021

WQOW-18 TV story "Library holds workshop on safely taking pain medicine"

Thank you, Augusta Public Library, for hosting a free Wisconsin Health Literacy virtual "Let's Talk About Pain Medicine" workshop 11/4. Thanks, WQOW News 18, for sharing how to safely dispose of leftover medication with the general public.

November 2, 2021

The Literacy Voice 11/2/21: Apprenticeships and All About CASAS

byLiz Fitzpatrick

In our monthly Literacy Voice, we promoted our Apprenticeship and All About CASAS trainings, requested Health Literacy Summit presentation proposals, and shared funding opportunities supporting Afghan refugees.

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Success Stories

The literacy work of our members generates real change in their communities. Find out more about some of their success stories.

Training

We offer virtual and in person plain language training, blending lecture and hands-on practice around proven strategies. Register for a training today.