Our mission is to equip our community to pursue opportunities by facilitating equitable access to literacy across the lifespan.

 

OUR VISION

A community where everyone has abundant opportunities through the empowerment and freedom that literacy provides.

Literacy is the single most important foundational skill that can unlock a person’s potential for success in life. Performing well in school, interacting with others, solving problems, seeking employment, and supporting a family – literacy makes all of it possible. That’s why our mission is to help learners of all backgrounds and ages – from young children to adults – achieve the critical literacy skills they need to navigate the world. 

By collaborating with hundreds of partners across all sectors, we aim to improve the quality of life in the Mid-South by supporting a culture of lifelong learning through:

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Achieving literacy for all helps our entire community thrive, but it takes us all to make it possible.

If you are inspired and motivated to help create a better tomorrow for Memphis and Shelby County, we invite you to join the many individuals and organizations working with Literacy Mid-South to make a difference as adult tutors, coalition members, and partners who champion literacy in our community.

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