MISSION:

The Capital Area Literacy Coalition helps children and adults learn to read, write and speak English with an ultimate goal of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency. We achieve this through direct services and by enhancing literacy efforts of community organizations in the Capital Area and throughout the state of Michigan.

Migrant Literacy Project:

Volunteers in the Migrant Literacy Project teach reading and writing and English as a Second Language to Hispanic adults and children temporarily living in area migrant camps. Localities vary depending on season and growing schedules. Most camps are about a half hour drive away from Lansing. Carpooling is available.

Components of the Migrant Literacy Project include:

" Helping adults and children improve their basic reading and writing skills
" Tutoring for adults who need to learn to speak English and improve their English skills
" Guidance in searching for jobs and increased income
" G.E.D. Preparation
" Vision screening tests
" Access to internet via laptop computers

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