What's New

(Updated April 2012)

PA's GED® Testing is going to change from paper testing to computer based assessment. Many residents do not have computers, technology skills or access to the Internet. The Perry County Literacy Council is addressing these barriers and preparing individuals for this change by offering a computer based GED® class with instruction and practice that will model the new testing design.

Transportation is a major barrier for many Perry County residents who need to attend classes and obtain employment. The Perry County Literacy Council is implementing a pilot program, operating a satellite GED® class at the Cornerstone Church in Duncannon, providing access in that community to GED® preparation.

To send a donation, simply write a check to:
The Perry County Literacy Council
PO Box 37
Newport, PA 17074

Perry County Literacy Council receives significant support from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the South Central Workforce Investment Board. This is augmented when possible through various foundation funds through private grant applications. The Council itself is actively looking for local support through letters and e-mails sent to supporters, county organizations and businesses as well as through our Annual Giving Campaign in the Fall and the Race for Reading event on Derby Day.

If you would be willing to donate money for the following items, or the items themselves, it would be very much appreciated:

• Paper products (towels, tissues, foam plates or cups, plastic ware)
• Office Supplies (copier paper, envelopes, post-it notes, etc.)
• Tablets of any size, lined or unlined
• Plain white envelopes
• Casio calculators

Donate

Perry County Literacy Council (PCLC) continues to grow through the kindness and generosity of our circle of friends. We welcome and deeply appreciate your financial support of our ongoing activities. There are two ways you can financially help PCLC accomplish its mission. You can make a repeating donation (processed "automatically" using your credit card), or you can make an instant (one-time) donation online or by sending us a check. PCLC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the US state of Pennsylvania. Contributions to the PCLC are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Make a Donation or Purchase using a credit card or your PayPal account Your donation will be processed by PayPal. You can make a one credi onation thru PayPal without signing up for a PayPal account. To make a repeating donation, you will need a PayPal account so you can track, modify, or cancel your donations.

Learn more about PayPal. Online donations must be (USD) $5.00 or larger.

Your donation will be automatically processed on the schedule you select. You must have a Paypal account to make a repeating donation, and you can make your repeating donation using either a credit card or checking account. You have control over your payments thru your Paypal account, and can cancel at any time. (Paypal calls this a subscription.) Click on the button to the right.

Donate to PCLC's general fund using a credit card or your PayPal account. Click on the button to the right.