General Info

Since April 1984, Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College has served over 6,000 adults in our community who have literacy deficiencies by offering tutoring and instruction free of charge. This is accomplished through Literacy Volunteers dedicated volunteer force of tutors, tutor trainers, board members, administrative support, and mentors. Individuals, corporations, and foundations provide the means to execute programs and planning. A study conducted by the ProLiteracy America (formerly Literacy Volunteers of America) concludes that every dollar spent in Literacy Volunteers programs generated between $15 30 dollars in the community through the increased skills students acquire.[1] Centenary College provides Literacy Volunteers office and classroom facilities.