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Building Literate Communities

In NYS, there are over

3.4 Million

Individuals who lack their HS Diploma, English
language proficiency, or both

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40%of low-skilled Americans
have earnings in the bottom

fifth of the wage spectrum

On average, a
High School Graduate Lives 6 to 9yrs

longer than a dropout

In the last 30yrs
workers without a High School
Degree experienced an

18.5% decline in real earnings

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LNY Blog

LiteracyCNY #2019SCRABBLEMania!!!

More than 315 people enjoyed competitive team SCRABBLE, great food, amazing prizes, and world class jazz at #2019SCRABBLEMania held by LiteracyCNY.

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Guest Blog: Literacy New York Advocacy Committee Time to Work Together For Adult Literacy: #LiteracyLiftsNY Day in Albany March 4, 2019

Adult literacy supporters are encouraged to join us in Albany on March 4th for a Rally that will include advocates and students from across New York State.

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Welcome to Literacy New York

22% percent of New York State residents suffer needlessly from low literacy, severely limiting their quality of life and often leading to unemployment, poverty, health issues, and even incarceration.

We are here to help.

 
Literacy New York was founded on a vision and mission to serve adults and families most in need of literacy services.
 
Specifically, the Literacy New York mission is to lead and support adult literacy initiatives through:
 
  • Enhancing the capacity of providers
  • Engaging volunteers in service
  • Creating public awareness and
  • Building more literate communities
 
The overarching vision that drives all of our work is that:
 
Literacy leads to all individuals, families, and communities reaching their full potential.
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