Literacy Advance of Houston teaches adults to read, write and communicate in English so they can achieve their highest potential as parents, workers, citizens and community members.

Description:
Literacy Advance offers English literacy classes to speakers of other languages (ESL program) and to English-speaking individuals who want to improve their reading and writing skills (Adult basic Education, or ABE, program). We also have a Family Literacy program and offer instruction in basic computer literacy. All classes are taught by trained volunteers. No teaching qualifications, prior experience in this field or knowledge of a second language is required.

History:
Literacy Advance of Houston was founded in 1964 originally by a group of Houstonians who were concerned with the growing rate of illiteracy in Houston and outlying regions. The organization was incorporated in 1972 and became a United Way Agency in 1983. We are the oldest literacy organization in this region and also the only agency to rely solely on Volunteer Tutors for its programs.

Contact person: Jen Walters, Program Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (713) 266-8889

Address:

2424 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 120 Houston, TX 77042 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.literacyadvance.org

Directions:

We are located on the west side of town, close to the Wilcrest/Westheimer intersection. Driving west on Westheimer (with beltway 8 behind you), turn right (north) into Wilcrest Drive. On your left you will see a shopping center,. . . (more)