History of the Literacy Alliance

The Literacy Alliance is a community partnership to increase adult literacy in the Greater New Orleans area. It was established in December of 2002 after a comprehensive community-wide planning process that examined data on current literacy needs, surveyed adult education and literacy providers, and researched national best practices in the field. The Literacy Alliance was created by a diverse group of stakeholders because we believe that increasing adult literacy is a challenge that must be met by the entire community. The Literacy Alliance is developing new, innovative, evidence-based programs (especially in areas such as family and workplace literacy), and it is supporting existing programs by enhancing training and professional development.

Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans

Board of Directors

Advisory Board

Members of the Literacy Alliance

Agency Members

Even Start Family Literacy

Delgado Community College Adult Education

YMCA Educational Services

Hope House Adult Learning Center

St. Vincent de Paul Adult Learning Center

St. Bernard Parish Adult Education

Jefferson Parish Adult Education

Plaquemines Parish Adult Education

St. Charles Presbyterian Church GED Program

Catholic Charities GED Program at Incarnat Word

Catholic Charities English as a Second Language program

St. Tammany Parish Adult Education

New Orleans Providing Literacy for All Youth

Second Zion Cops & Clergy GED Program

Job Corps New Orleans

Job One

Covenant House

Youth Works

Kedila Family Learning Center

Associate Members

Rebuilding Together New Orleans

Goodwork Network

All Booked Up Online Book Club

JR's Outreach

Urban League of Greater New Orleans

Broad Street Mission

Cafe Reconcile

Reach Out & Read

New Orleans Mission

Compassion Outreach