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Indy Reads
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"1 IN 5 ADULTS IN INDIANAPOLIS CAN'T READ THIS"
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39 years old
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana
United States
Last Login:6/24/2008
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| General | The Problem: Adult Illiteracy is an educational, health, economic, and family issue. The National Assessment of Adult Literacy estimates that 100,000 adults in Marion County are functionally illiterate. They can’t fill out a job application, read a prescription, take a driver’s test, or check their child’s homework. Illiteracy impacts the individual, and the family: it is difficult to work, and near impossible to be self-sufficient. Illiteracy is linked to poverty, criminal activity, poor health and early death. A parent’s literacy level accurately predicts a child’s future academic and economic success. Reading for pleasure isn't even an option if you're illiterate. This is about reading for survival.
The Solution: Indy Reads is the only organization in Central Indiana accredited by ProLiteracy Worldwide providing free basic adult literacy tutoring. Utilizing trained volunteers we reach over 400 students annually, helping them to become self-sufficient. Volunteer training is the foundation of our organization. Volunteers complete 15-20 hours of instruction from our professional trainers before they are matched with a student from our waiting list.
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Indy Reads's Details
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| Status: | Married | | Here for: | Networking, Friends | | Hometown: | Indianapolis | | Zodiac Sign: | Gemini | | Occupation: | Non-Profit |
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About me:
Indy Reads provides FREE tutoring for functionally illiterate adults in Central Indiana.
Indy Reads seeks to improve the literary skills for adults in central Indiana who read or write at or below the sixth grade level.
We believe that everyone should have an opportunity to learn to read. Since 1984, we have been helping to open doors for adults through literacy.
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Who I'd like to meet:
Students: Adults over 18, living in or near Indianapolis, who read at or below a 6th grade level.
Volunteers: To be trained as tutors to work one-on-one with our students.
Donors: To help pay for training our tutors and supporting the learning of our students.
We welcome your involvement and support as a volunteer, donor, or by encouraging a low level reader to give us a call. To find out how you can make a difference in someone's life, call us at 317-275-4040.
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