What We Do
Crossroads Literacy provides free services to meet the literacy needs of adults in Rusk County. We train volunteers and match them with an adult student to provide one-to-one tutoring. Tutors are supported with on-going help in working with the student.
Literacy needs may include:
- Improving reading, writing, or math skills
- Preparing to pass a GED/HSED
- Getting a driver's license
- Developing general or specific job skills
- Financial literacy
- Learning to speak English
Become or refer a student
Students set their individual goals and are matched with a volunteer tutor who helps them meet those goals. If you would, or you know someone who would, like to improve his/her reading, writing, speaking, or math skills, call Crossroads Literacy.
Become a volunteer tutor
You can make a big difference in someone's life by becoming a volunteer tutor. After an initial interview, you will receive training in working with adult learners and then be matched to work one-to-one with a student. Most volunteers give an hour or two a week to help the student meet their literacy goals. Crossroads Literacy will provide on-going support to help you succeed as a tutor.
Making a difference in our community
Just imagine not being able to:
- To read to your children or grandchildren.
- To fill in a job application.
- To read directions to cook a meal or compare prices at the grocery store.
- To read or understand the directions to your prescriptions.
- To drive because you have no license.
Why literacy matters:
Did you know that of your neighbors:
- One in three adults in WI struggle with the functional literacy skills to succeed in everyday life.
- Rusk County is among the counties in WI with the highest percentage of adults needing literacy skills.
- In Rusk County, 18% of the population is at the lowest level of literacy, compared to the state average of 14%.
Economic benefit of literacy:
For every dollar invested in literacy, there is a $33 economic benefit to the overall economy.
All services are free
and confidential.
Crossroads Literacy
1000 College Ave.
Ladysmith, WI
54848
Call for more information today!
715-532-9611
or
Contact
Indianhead Community Action Agency
209 E. 3rd. St. S.
P.O. Box 40
Ladysmith, Wisconsin
54848
Phone: 715-532-5594 Fax: 715-532-5804 or E-mail
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