Our Mission is to empower lives by providing high-quality, learner-centered adult literacy instruction in Pierce County.

The Tacoma Area Literacy Council is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides FREE one-on-one and classroom tutoring in basic literacy skills and English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners. Founded in 1968, TALC is an ALL volunteer organization and has never had a paid employee! Incorporated in 1995, TALC is an affiliate of ProLiteracy, the largest literacy organization in the United States. In the last 15 years we have trained over 850 tutors who have served over 1,000 students. TALC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that receives no government funding. Generous organizations, foundations, members and private donors provide our financial support. We could not serve our community without the support of donations from organizations, and from individuals like you!