The Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) is a volunteer, non-profit, United Way agency dedicated to providing free, one-on-one tutoring to Lee County, Alabama citizens. The LCLC is principally funded by the United Way of Lee County, with additional funds from independent and corporate donations, grants, and memberships.  The LCLC offers help with reading, writing, math, graduation exam preparation, and GED preparation. Tutors work individually with learners to find the methods that work best for them. The LCLC also attempts to match learners seeking help with tutors living or working in the same area. The LCLC gives people options for learning that they can't find anywhere else.

The LCLC was incorporated in 1989 and became a United Way agency in 1990. Our mission is to promote literacy and provide free instruction in basic literacy skills for adults, youth, and families. We also coordinate with county social service agencies to encourage and enhance learner development and success. The LCLC offers multiple learning strategies to individuals who might prefer an alternative to the typical adult education classroom.

We have worked with hundreds of learners and volunteer tutors over the years. Our tutors have taught adults how to read, helped them pass the GED test and Alabama Graduation Exam, and helped individuals achieve their personal goals. Our success depends on tutors who donate their time and knowledge. The LCLC provides all instructional materials, so the service is completely free of charge to learners.

Executive Director: Debby Jahera

Board of Directors:
Patsy Arant Thomas - President
Deborah Heidepriem - Treasurer
Tom Brawner - Secretary and Founding Member
Bob Donnelly
Carolyn Moore
Paula Sullenger
William Walsh

Contact us:
Lee County Literacy Coalition
2133 Executive Park Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
334-705-0001
litcoalition@bellsouth.net

"Working with the Lee County Literacy Coalition has been such a rewarding experience for me. My learner was so enthusiastic about learning the material, and I could tell she was working hard at it. My job wasn't so much teaching as it was being a fellow learner, someone to help her begin to understand the material for herself. I even learned a few things myself in the process. Her weekly improvement was like a tonic for me. I would recommend that anybody who is able give it a try. You won't regret it."

-Bonnie Jean Shamp, Tutor