Many programs exist throughout Tucson to offer literacy resources to adults and children. Many organizations offer other services, such as tutoring and mentoring, as well as help in learning English as a second language. Below are just some located in and around South Tucson.
(Schools also provide many outside resources for students to build leadership skills and gain extra knowledge and training. Make sure to contact your school for more information.)
Literacy
Volunteers of Tucson
An organization dedicated to providing tutoring for
adults in basic literacy skills through one-on-one training. Locations for
meetings change frequently so call for information on where groups will meet.
1948 E. Allen
Rd.
882-8006
Make Way for Books
Working to provide literacy to children through libraries, workshops to assist teachers, volunteer reading events, and other various literacy events.
3180 N. Swan Rd.
721-2334
OASIS Tucson
Senior volunteers mentor and work with students having reading difficulties in classrooms.
3435 E. Broadway Blvd.
795-3590
Operation S.E.R Jobs for Tucson
Offers professional training for adults to learn English and get basic education. Its goals are to teach skills for English learners to be placed in "permanent, unsubsidized, and productive employment."
40 W. 28th St.
624-8629
PCAE Family Literacy Project
An education project in conjunction with area schools and part of the Head Start grant through Child-Parent Centers, Inc. Contact to find out about a local school programs.
101 W. Irvington Rd.
741-7175
Project YES Angel Family Center
A part of Tucson Urban League, Inc., this program provides after school mentoring and tutoring and help with homework to students 1st through 8th grade. Literacy is a component stressed in the program.
100 W. 37th St.
884-1602
Tucson Youth Development
Gives alternative education and after-school programs to prepare for the future, as well as summer education and work experience programs.
1901 N Stone Ave.
623-5843
