Literacy
Literacy is a major focus of Altrusa International, Inc. Our chapter is committed to supporting the efforts of the Crittenden County Literacy Council. The following message was written by Reeda Hampton, Coordinator of the Literacy Council.
Located on the campus of Mid-South Community College, the Literacy Council of Crittenden County is a nonprofit educational program designed to fight illiteracy and underachievement in Crittenden County.
The program is designed to enable adults (18 and older) reading below a fourth-grade level to develop basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students are taught privately by concerned volunteer tutors.
Interesting facts concerning illiteracy in Crittenden County are:
- 22% of Arkansas residents operate at the lowest level of literacy.
- 32% of Crittenden County adults are considered functionally illiterate.
- Poor literacy skills are associated with: poverty, welfare dependence, crime, and unemployment.
- Children of illiterate adults are more likely to have trouble in school.
The success of the Literacy Council depends upon the work of concerned, dedicated volunteer tutors. Workshops are held to train volunteers in the art of leading others to success in learning the basic skills of literacy. People like you and me are needed to help students improve their quality of life, the lives of their family members and the quality of our community. Will you volunteer to be that important someone in helping others?
If you are a resident of Crittenden county, Arkansas and can spare just two hours per week, we urge you to contact Reeda today, to volunteer to be a literacy tutor. You can reach Reeda via email: rhampton@midsouthcc.edu or by phone at (870) 733-6763.
Return to topClub Presents Phonics for Adults to Crittenden County Literacy Council
On October 25, 2005, the West Memphis Arkansas Altrusa club presented seven sets of Phonics for Adults VHS tapes to Dr. Charles Schultz for the Crittenden County Literacy Council. This was the Make a Difference Day project for the Altrusa group.
During the meeting, Dr. Schultz presented the following facts about adult literacy to the group:
Fast Facts about Adult Illiteracy
