The Great Humboldt Trivia Challenge
was held on April 22, 2008.
It was a super fund raiser for Humboldt Literacy.
Hope everyone had great time.
Thanks so much !- Details soon -
Quote of the Month
Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.
-- Abigail Adams
Our promise is a literate community.
Literacy Project is a non-profit organization that was established in 1985. We are funded through grants, donations from individuals, corporations and foundations, and the United Way of Humboldt County.
We believe
- All adults can learn
- All individuals have the right to privacy and confidentiality
- That a non-judgmental environment promotes mutual respect, trust, openness, comfort, and hope
- Tutoring should be learner-centered
- In conducting ourselves with openness and integrity
- In providing the highest quality service
- Eureka Office
- 674 Allard Avenue, Room 74, Eureka, CA 707-445-3655 eurekalit@yahoo.com
- Fortuna Office
- 10 and N Streets, by the church parking lot, Fortuna, CA 707-725-0655 fortunalit@sbcglobal.net
The Problem is Great
In Humboldt County, an estimated 15,000 adults in our county are functionally illiterate. That is, are functioning below a fifth grade level.
In addition, an estimated 23,000 adults in our county are functioning at between a fifth and eighth grade level.
More than 40 percent of the U.S. workforce and more than 50 prcent of high school graduates do not have required basic literacy skills for employment.
