Who We Are
Craven Literacy Council provides literacy programs to adult residents of Craven, Pamlico and Jones Counties of North Carolina, where approximately 19,000 adults read at or below the third grade level. We are a nationally-accredited volunteer-based organization, delivering instruction to those who wish to enhance basic reading, writing, math and technology skills, and/or learn English. Whether through one-on-one tutoring, a small-group setting, an online curriculum, or virtually, our students and volunteer tutors work together to enhance the skills needed to be more productive individuals, workers, parents and citizens.
Literacy is a fundamental skill that affects every area of a person’s life.
Our MissionBuilding literacy skills to empower adults and families to improve lives.
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Our VisionThe cycle of low literacy will be stopped and individuals will have the skills to achieve their full potential.
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What We Do
We strive to empower our students as they work toward their goals, understanding that gains in adult literacy also transform our community by reducing poverty, adding to the workforce, and better health care outcomes.
- Provides an Adult Literacy program that teaches reading, writing, spelling, math, and digital literacy to adults who read at or below a basic skills level, and/or are interested in starting the path to obtain their high school equivalency.
- Provides an ELL (English Language Learner) program that teaches oral English, reading, and writing to adults who have immigrated to the U.S. from around the world. CLC also provides citizenship preparation.
- Provide instruction by one-on-one, small-group, or virtual tutoring, and/or an online curriculum.
- Create individualized curriculum based on each student’s abilities and goals.
- Increase public awareness of literacy through presentations and community event.
If you or someone you know would like to improve their literacy skills, please reach out to us.
Click HERE to download a printable brochure with information for interested students.
Click HERE to download a printable brochure with information for interested students.
Why Literacy Matters
When individuals the world over learn how to read, do basic math and use computers, they are more likely to lift themselves out of poverty, contribute to lower health care costs, and find and keep sustainable employment. It has been widely reported that a mother’s level of reading skill is the greatest determinant of her child’s future academic success.
A new study by Gallup on behalf of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy finds that low levels of adult literacy could be costing the U.S. as much $2.2 trillion a year.
If you or someone you know wants to work to improve their literacy skills for any reason, we look forward to hearing from you.
A new study by Gallup on behalf of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy finds that low levels of adult literacy could be costing the U.S. as much $2.2 trillion a year.
If you or someone you know wants to work to improve their literacy skills for any reason, we look forward to hearing from you.
