Whittier Area Literacy Council of BGCW

The mission of the Whittier Area Literacy Council of the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier is to build a stronger, more literate community by connecting those who can help with those who need it most. Through free, individualized tutoring in basic literacy for children, we empower kids—especially those who need us the most—to reach their full academic potential.

WALC provides year-round literacy tutoring for children who are two or more years behind in reading skills. Students qualify for the program through an initial assessment, which helps determine their needs in three key areas:

• Word Reading – Strengthening decoding and recognition skills
• Sentence Comprehension – Improving reading fluency and understanding
• Spelling – Enhancing written communication

Our one-on-one tutoring sessions are free of charge and take place twice a week in structured intervals. Typical schedules are:

📅 Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday or Friday

🕒 Between 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We are flexible and work with families and tutors to meet their needs. Many of our students develop a love for reading and build lasting connections with their tutors.

Our Core Values

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.