READ Lakeland's annual fundraising campaign Kiss the Pig "Grand Smooch Finale" to increase literacy awareness, is scheduled for April 13, 2023!
We kick off our 2-week fundraising campaign on March 30th with the "Swine and Peck Soiree" for our candidates/teams in hopes we will surpass our goal of $30,000 and make this year our most successful yet!
We are looking for Sponsors and Candidates - Contact us today to join our event and get a chance to KISS THE PIG!
Welcome
Founded in 1995, READ Lakeland, Inc is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community through teaching basic literacy skills to adult nonreaders and promoting adult literacy. We offer one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction to an estimated 24% of adults in Lakeland who are functioning at the lowest levels of literacy. We help those who cannot read medical instructions, fill out an employment application, or read a simple story to a child. With more than 100 volunteers, we offer FREE tutoring and services to those wanting to better their skills.
We are here to help, Contact us today!
Making a Difference
Our students obtain thier GED, enrolled in post-secondary education, passed the Test for Adult Basic Edudation (TABE), are able to obtain a driver's license, learned English skills to enter school or emplyment, read to thier children, and passed the exam to become a U.S. citizen.
Published
Tatiana. an ESL student, was recently honored by the Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) for an essay she wrote for their annual essay contest...
Determined to Improve
When Daniel, 33 years old, called READ Lakeland he was discouraged, unable to provide for his family of two young daughters...
A Better Life
Olivia is a 26-year-old student who works for the Polk County School Board as a custodian. Looking to improve her English reading and writing skills...