Please remember the Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) when contributing through your United Way.  We are a 501(c)3 organization and a Community Partner of the United Way of Southeastern PA and a Member Agency of United Way Southeast Delaware County. Our donor option number with the United Way of Southeastern PA is 995.  Other United Ways offer a write-in option - simply write in Delaware County Literacy Council.

DCLC is able to provide tutoring to adults in Delaware County through the generous financial support of individuals, foundations, corporations and public agencies.

We appreciate donations at all levels. You can also make a donation via credit card through this website.

Buy a chance on this beautiful quilt, made by instructor Mimi Nenno, in Newsprint pattern - Black & White & "Red" all over.

Drawing will be March 29th, 2009 at our Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. 

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History

       The Delaware County Literacy Council was formed in 1975 by a coalition of volunteers concerned by the number of people they saw who were frustrated by their inability to read and write. These programs are based on Laubach’s model of “Each one, teach one,” with student-tutor teams forming the core of instruction.

       DCLC’s programs are offered free of charge to low-reading or non-English speaking adult residents of Delaware County without qualification. Over 15,000 adults have been served by DCLC since its founding. For these adults, basic literacy is the first step toward exercising more control over their own lives.

Vision

       The Delaware County Literacy Council participates in a coordinated system of adult education services and is a key agent for change in adult literacy.

       The Delaware County Literacy Council is rooted in the diverse and dynamic communities of Delaware County. We see all adults functioning at the fullest capacity by recognizing and enhancing their skills. We grow through the spirit of volunteerism in individuals from these communities.