Literacy Center of West Michigan

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is committed to bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy. This mission statement reflects our intent to improve the current levels of low literacy in our community, driving West Michigan towards having one of the highest literacy rates in the nation.

The Literacy Center works with adults, both native speakers of English and English language learners, who read below a 9th grade level and want to improve their literacy. We are at the forefront of adult literacy instruction. Our programs meet learners where they are, offering one-on-one tutoring, classes, and family literacy opportunities at no cost to the learners.

The Literacy Center instructed 764 adults in the 2016-2017 program year, utilizing 300 volunteers, and yet the need greatly exceeds our capacity. With 55,000 adults in Kent County limited by low literacy skills, the Literacy Center is eager to expand its capacity and draw attention to the crucial issue of low literacy among adults in our community.