The Whittier Area Literacy Council (WALC) of BGCW, a volunteer program now part of the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier, has been dedicated to teaching people to read, write, and speak English-at no charge-since 1962. Using a variety of methods and materials, we help children succeed in school and empower adults to reach their life goals.
We believe literacy is a human right and are committed to changing lives, one member at a time, by pairing trained community volunteers with our members. We value the dedication of our tutors and the persistence of our members as we work together toward a more literate community.