York County Literacy Council provides literacy services to adults of York County. We define literacy as the ability to read, write, and speak English in everyday life situations.

Celebrating More than 30 Years of Serving York County!

In the 1970s, members of Church Women United and Lutheran Church Women organized a tutoring program to assist the influx of Asian refugees coming to York County. In 1976 this program became the York County Literacy Council (YCLC). Incorporated in 1980, YCLC is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) educational organization, an accredited affiliate of the Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc., and a United Way of York County member agency.

York County Literacy Council is a human service organization dedicated to advancing adult literacy in York County. Client services are provided confidentially and free of charge to York County residents regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or socio-economic status. Workplace programs are available and partially funded by grants.

YCLC is the only agency in York County that provides literacy instruction for individuals with the lowest level of skill and the highest level of need.

For the 2006-2007 program year:

722 York County residents received instructional services.

325 volunteers donated 10,600 hours of services.

Over 6,000 York Countians learned about the issue of literacy and YCLC through presentations and agency involvement in community events.

While the main office is located in the United Way Building in York City, YCLC has a branch office in Hanover. Additionally, YCLC borrows space throughout the county from from over 130 agencies, churches, and schools for tutoring, classes, and family programs.

Speaking Opportunity:  The Economics of Illiteracy- a detailed look a the subject of adult illiteracy, focusing on the cost of illiteracy at a personal, corporate and societal level.  The presentation is approximately 35-40 minutes and can be adjusted if needed. This is a powerful social issue that affects every area of a person's life and permeates out to the greater community.

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