Causes: Adult Education, Education, Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, Human Services, Immigration, Literacy, Remedial Reading & Encouragement

Mission: Our Mission: Loudoun Literacy Council’s mission is to teach English communication skills and provide literacy resources to empower low-income adults and children to become self-sufficient and confident in their ability to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our Vision: is that all those who live and work in Loudoun County will have the literacy skills required to participate and thrive in our community. Our Core Values:
•Respect for our program participants, volunteers, and staff.
•Collaboration among the board and staff as well as with our volunteers and partners in the community.
•Inclusiveness in our programs and events so that all feel welcome.
•Service to our community and its residents.
•Trust in the positive intent with which we all approach our work.
•Empowerment of our program participants and the staff and volunteers who serve them.
•Transparency and ethical behavior in all interactions.

Results: FY20:543 adults received literacy instruction. 1,897 low-income children & their families received literacy resources. More than 15,843 books were distributed to adults and children.

Target demographics: adults and children with limited English proficiency

Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 2,440 community members improve their literacy skills through our programs.

Geographic areas served: Loudoun County, Virginia

Programs: tutoring and small group classes for English language learners (ELL), basic literacy and GED prep; Jobsite literacy program; literacy enrichment in all county Head Start and STEP classes including monthly book packs and family literacy nights throughout the year; the Sweet Dreams volunteer led weekly family reading program in two local homeless shelters; and Baby Book Bundles which supplies new books and literacy tips to at-risk families with new babies.