Literacy Program - The Right To Read Program

Reading makes dollars and sense! Why aren't you reading, too?
A B C's for life A Better Choice	Would you like to earn a GED? Do you need reading skills to get a job? Would you like to increase your self-esteem? Would you like to earn more money?		To find out more about our program, come by our office at 4023 Knight Arnold Rd. Memphis, TN 38118 or call us at (901) 367-7550
The primary aspects of our program include
Providing services to low and moderate income residents within census tracts 47, 48, and 49 (focus areas by the City of Memphis/Housing and Community Development Division Outreach and recruitment efforts utilizing the "street team" outreach approach combined with involvement of area ministers, community leaders, and employers Informational sharing activities to be conducted in churches, community sites, work places, shopping areas, and recreational sites Community events providing opportunities to lean how to improve and/or expand current literacy skills Individual literacy assessments		Community events providing opportunities to improve literacy skills using day-to-day activities, focusing on medical, safety, parenting, consumer education, employment, and citizenship programs Promote and support individuals seeking to improve their basic literacy sills, reading comprehension levels, work place literacy skills, and/or their abilities to complete educational and/or employment training classes Recommendations and/or referrals to community resources Award and recognition events which promote individual achievement and success and encourage other residents to take advantage of the program