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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 your friends
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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
New Year, New "To do's"
See "what's happening"
Below!
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
Please "LIKE" and "SHARE" our Facebook page:
Heart of Illinois Adult Literacy Center
If you would like to donate, please click on the DONATE button at the top of the screen and select our program. Thank you!
What's Happening at the Literacy Center
Click on the pictures for more information about these events
Show your Support for our Program with a yard sign!
Suggested donation of $20.
Signs are available in our office for pick up.
Classes Resume January 9, 2023
FREE Digital Literacy Classes
in person at Pekin Miller Senior Center OR Online via ZOOM
Click on picture above for information
and class schedule!
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.
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!
