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Heart of Illinois Adult Literacy Center Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: By Appointment
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: CLOSED
(We follow YWCA Pekin Holiday Closures)
Contact Us:
(309) 347-2104 x 4040
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Heart of Illinois Adult Literacy Center
What we do:
Our mission is to provide all adults the opportunity to improve the quality of their lives through literacy. We are a volunteer tutor program that provides assistance in Adult Basic Education, or ABE, in reading, writing, and math. We also work with learners of English as a second language (ESL) and GED preparation. All of our programs are free to residents in and around Tazewell County.
We are primarily funded by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Division of the office of Secretary of State*. In addition, we are recipients of the Adult Literacy Grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation and AARP OATS.
What we offer:
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Adult Basic Education
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English as a Second Language
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GED Preparation
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Online Tutor Training
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Community Programs & Events
Who we need…. YOU!
We are always in need of volunteer tutors – no experience necessary! We welcome adult learners at any time throughout the year. Tutors and learners meet one-on-one at agreed upon locations outside of the home, and work with the literacy center staff so we can tailor the lessons to the learner. Please call or stop in to the office and we would be happy to help answer any questions and show you around the learning center.
Other ways to help:
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Like, Follow and Share us on Facebook
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Please share about us with everyone!
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We are happy to present information about our program at your community meetings
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Look for us at community events
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If you would like to DONATE to our program, please click on the box at the top of our screen and select Adult Literacy for your donation. Thank you!
Show your Support for our Program with a yard sign!
Suggested donation of $20.
Signs are available in our office for pick up.
What's Happening at the Literacy Center
Click on the pictures for more information about these events
ESL English Conversation
Practice Group
The THIRD (3rd) Wednesday of Each month at 6:00 pm
Judy Streid Room
All are welcome, please RSVP
office: 309-347-2104 ext 4040 or
email us at literacy@ywcapekin.org
Mike's Vacation in Iceland
Mon. 6/12/23, 5:00 pm
YWCA Classroom
Meet Mike. He is one of our very own tutors! He recently visited Iceland and will be sharing photos and talk about his adventure.
FREE Digital Literacy Classes
in person at Pekin Miller Senior Center OR Online via ZOOM
Click on picture above for information
and class schedule!
Click on the logo above to check out this great site with FREE resources and classes for seniors brought to you by Senior Planet
Calling All Tazewell County
Senior Citizens!!
Tazewell County TRIAD is asking the community to participate in a Senior Safety Survey. For questions regarding this survey, please call the Tazewell County Sheriff’s office and ask for the TRIAD representative
309-478-5651.
Check out our Ad & Article in this months issue of
50Plus News & Views!
This free magazine is available in stands throughout the community
Did you know?
When you shop at Dollar General, you help support Family Literacy! Look for items with this logo at your local Dollar General and 100% of the proceeds from that product goes to literacy efforts across the county, including ours!
* This project was made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using state funds designed for literacy.
Thank you to @DollarGeneral Literacy Foundation for our 2022 adult literacy grant! Funding received will support our GED learners.
