The Literacy is for Everyone (LIFE) program matches volunteer tutors with adults who need help with reading, math, spelling and writing and assists persons in developing their literacy skills up to the 9th grade academic skill level.


Qualifications
You must either live in or work in Illinois
Be at least 16 years of age
Read at a 9th grade reading level or below

Cost
There is no cost for qualified students.

Quotes from students
“I was able to get my Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).”
“I can read to my grandchildren.”
“I was able to pass a test at work so I could be promoted.”
“I no longer have to hide the fact that I can’t read.”
‘I’m more confident in everything I do.”

Call 797-7138 for more information or the Literacy Hotline at 755-9801 to become a tutor or to be placed with a tutor. (Link to Volunteer Opportunities).

“This project was made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy.”

It is being implemented by the dedicated services of Volunteers and Staff members from various collaboratives, the University of Illinois, the Moline East Moline, and Kewanee Public Library Systems,
and the Literacy and Adult Education Offices of Black Hawk College.