Perry County Literacy Council



	Mission Statement "It is the mission of the Perry County Literacy Council to provide educational programs in Perry County to adults and families that will provide them with the skills to enhance their personal well being and enable them to function as responsible adults." About Us The Perry County Literacy Council has been providing one-on-one tutoring through its Adult Basic Reading Program for over 20 years. It was founded in 1984 by a group of citizens interested in providing services to the undereducated citizens of our county. The Council's initial focus was on basic literacy. Although basic literacy still remains the heart of our services, we have expanded our programs and now offer classes and instruction to families, ESL students, Pre-GED and GED students as well as adults incarcerated at the Perry County Prison. We offer basic adult computer classes, typing and word processing courses and vocational training support. Today, state, federal, and local monies, as well as private grants, support our programs - all services and materials are free to our clients. Perry County is one of the fastest growing counties in the State, but remains 94% rural. It covers 554 square miles in area and has a total population of approximately 43,000. More always needs to be done, but we are immensely proud of all that has been accomplished in the last 20 years, and of the variety of programs we currently offer. We are also proud of our involvement with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, taking full advantage of the training opportunities provided and the pilot programs and consultation available. Our Literacy Council is established on a firm base of community need and support. The future is bright with challenge and opportunity. What's New The Perry County Literacy Council now offers basic adult computer classes weekdays during our regular business hours. We now offer distance learning courses that allow students to work from their home computers with support from tutors. We now have on-site child care services by appointment as we have partnered with West Perry School District in an effort to meet the needs of single parents.




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	Office Location: 232 Market St. Newport, PA 17074 Mailing Address: PO Box 37 Newport, PA 17074 Phone: (717) 567-7323 (READ) 1-866-781-7323 Fax: (717) 567-7997 Email:literacy@pa.net Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9a.m – 6p.m Tues.,Thurs.,and Fri. 9a.m. – 4p.m. Sat. by appointment



	We are a tax-exempt organization. To send a donation, simply write a check to: The Perry County Literacy Council PO Box 37 Newport, PA 17074 The Perry County Literacy Council receives significant support from the Adult Basic Learning education division of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This is augmented when possible through various foundation funds through grant applications. The council itself is actively looking for local support through our annual mailing sent to county organizations and businesses, and the annual membership drive. Primarily, however, the Council relies on its annual fund raising event, the much anticipated Race for Reading. 2006 heralds a major change in the design of the event. We are now "racing" with our Elementary School students and sponsors, hoping to raise at least 20% of the Literacy council budget is raised during this one event. If we make it, it will be thanks to the support of the people of Perry County and the major efforts of Council volunteers and staff.	Do you have a WISH LIST? We sure do! If you would be willing to donate money for the following items, or the items themselves, it would be very much appreciated: Digital camera Cassette tapes, 90 to 120 minutes Children’s books Paper products (towels, tissues, foam plates or cups, plastic ware) Tablets of any size, lined or unlined Plain white envelopes Casio calculators

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