The Stanislaus Literacy Center (SLC) is the
primary source for adult literacy training in Stanislaus County.
2. Why we exist
156,965 adults in our county are functionally
illiterate: that's 51% of the workforce.
3. What we do
One on one tutoring in literacy; small group
classes for reading instruction; family literacy for women and their
children; English language training; health literacy; and GED
preparation.
4. How we're doing
Last year we trained 953 adults on the outside
and 529 inside correctional facilities. Our operating budget of
$851,218 supported the equivalent of 22 full-time staff and 144
volunteer tutors.
5. Who benefits
All the people we help initially, and eventually everyone who lives
here; because future business development in Stanislaus County
depends on the availability of a skilled workforce.
6. Who runs the SLC
A full-time Executive Director (Karen Williams)
assisted by a twelve member board of directors.
7. Who pays the bills
We depend on government and private grants, plus some fees for our
services in the county correctional facilities, and donations from
local businesses and citizens like you.
A complete version of our 4 page
annual Report can be downloaded here in Adobe PDF format. (Download
2005 Annual Report)
