WHO WE ARE
The Center for Literacy is the nation’s largest community-based provider of literacy services. We offer programs for adults, youth and families, including: ESL instruction, GED preparation, family literacy, tutoring, workforce education, professional development, programs for in- and out-of-school youth, and much more.
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PETITION TO SUPPORT ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION
The Center for Literacy (CFL) and the Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education (PAACE) are urging you to sign a petition that calls upon Governor Rendell and legislators to support funding for adult literacy education. The existing 2010-2011 Pa. state budget decreased adult literacy education funding by 15.8 percent, which is a 50 percent cut between this year and last. The petition now bears over 2,000 signatures and both CFL and PAACE are urging you to sign.
Learn More CFL GRADUATES MOVE ON TO GREAT THINGS
An auditorium packed with friends, family, and well wishers all cheered loudly for the 41 CFL adult students receiving their high school diplomas last night at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP). Tiffani Gunner, CFL Outstanding Student of the Year said, “earning my high school diploma has been a long and difficult journey, but giving up was never an option.” She went on to say, “anyone willing to work hard and stay committed can achieve anything.” Gunner is attending CCP in the fall.
Learn More CFL volunteer tutors provide an invaluable service to our learners. CFL strives to maintain and cultivate a network of tutors who help our learners achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals. Last year, CFL received 18,941 volunteer service hours from 265 volunteer tutors for a value of $241,498. Our tutors operate in every area of Philadelphia and parts of Delaware County.
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