The Tacoma Area Literacy Council provides:

• Free Tutoring in basic literacy skills and English as a Second Language to Adult Learners (18 years and older)
• Nearly 40 years of expertise in one-to-one tutoring
• Training for volunteers who want to help others read and write (no previous teaching experience necessary)
• Placement of students with trained tutors at mutually convenient times and locations
• Ongoing support to learners and tutors
• Lessons that are confidential, individualized and highly goal oriented

We are an ALL volunteer organization with no paid employees.

Our Mission

To assist adults in acquiring necessary basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing English to accomplish their goals and self-sufficiency.

I.R..S. designation: 501(c)(3)