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Literacy Programs

Greater Grand Rapids Reads has established an online survey of literacy programs in Kent and Allegan Counties. (Allegan is not our service area, however our funding for this project mandates including Allegan in this survey.) While the survey is being populated by literacy providers, the information is not available to the general public. We anticipate releasing the web site before the end of 2007. At that time, the public will be able to search for literacy programs using a variety of search criteria.

How do I get my literacy program include in this survey?

Agencies who provides literacy services in Kent and Allegan Counties should email Meg Bennett at mbennett@waybetterunitedway.org to receive a user name, password and instructions. This will enable them to add their information to the database. Examples of programs who should consider participating include:

  • Dedicated literacy agencies
  • Faith based organizations providing literacy tutoring or instruction to children or adults
  • School programs specifically dedicated to reading that occur outside of the school day or year and are generally open to the public or all students.
  • Tutoring or mentoring programs that provide literacy services to children or adults
  • All English as Second Language (ESL) programs (excluding school based, school day programs)
  • Programs providing literacy instruction as students are working towards a GED (excluding public school based, school day programs)

If you have a question about whether your program should be included in this survey, please contact Fritz Crabb at fcrabb@waybetterunitedway.org or 616.632.1001.

 
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