Literacy Pittsburgh has been offering free, high-quality, comprehensive educational programming for adults and families throughout Greater Pittsburgh since 1982. Last year, our proven-effective programming helped more than 4,000 people in the region improve their reading, writing, math, English language, digital literacy, and workplace skills. Still, hundreds are waiting for our help. Can we count on you?
Proven ROI
As a Literacy Champion, you can help make Pittsburgh’s future brighter by investing in our learners and their families. According to the Coalition for Adult Basic Education, for every adult who earns their high school credentials (GED or HiSET), $6,250 is gained back in tax revenue. Additionally, the estimated value to our economy in reduced costs for public support programs for adults with low literacy and skill levels is $200 billion annually. The return on investment is undeniable!
Why your support is crucial?
Contributions help individuals achieve their educational career goals, creating success stories of employment, higher education, and active community participation. Our students never pay for our services. Today, Literacy Pittsburgh is experiencing unprecedented demand, with many students on our waiting list. Financial support helps us expand our reach and provide essential resources to all individuals in our communities.
Each Literacy Champion package is customized to help corporate investors reach their philanthropic goals. Your support as a Literacy Champion will translate into greater access to comprehensive, effective educational programming that provides a strong foundation in critical skills needed to succeed at no cost to students. Further, your support will see a multi-faceted return on investment, providing you with a chance to become more invested in our work and our students while having some fun!
Become a Literacy Champion to Make a Difference
Investing in Literacy Pittsburgh directly impacts the lives of hundreds of individuals in our region eagerly waiting to enroll in our programs. With demand at an all-time high, our capacity to serve all our prospective students is limited by the resources available and the constraints of our budget.
Expand Access: Expand our programs to lower our waitlist and accommodate more students.
Provide Essential Resources: Supply books, technology, and other necessary materials for effective, productive learning.
Empower Volunteers: Train our Volunteer Tutors and equip all volunteers with the skills needed to support our students.
Deliver Professional Teaching Services: Ensure high-quality education through professional instruction.
Transform Communities: Ensure that your neighbors earn GED credentials, achieve English fluency, secure U.S. citizenship, obtain better jobs, and support their children's education.
