National Grantees

To date, the Foundation has awarded nearly $42 million in grants to 960 family literacy programs in 50 states, including the District of Columbia.

Alabama - Total programs funded: 4

  • Alfred Saliba Family Service Center: Dothan, Alabama 2003-2004
  • Butler County Board of Education: Greenville, Alabama 2001-2002
  • Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Council, INC: Alexander City, Alabama  1999-2000
  • Shoals Area Tri-County Adult Education Program: Muscle Shoals, Alabama 1992-1993

 

Alaska - Total programs funded: 3

  • Aurora Elementary School: Ft. Wainwright, Alaska 1992-1993
  • The Literacy Council for Alaska: Fairbanks, Alaska 1995-1996
  • Anchorage School District: Anchorage, Alaska 2007-2008

  

Arizona - Total programs funded: 6

  • Black Mesa Community School: Pinon, Arizona 2002-2003
  • Chandler Unified School District and the Chandler Public Library: Chandler, Arizona 2001-2002
  • Cochise College: Sierra Vista, Arizona 1998-1999
  • Native Americans for Community Action: Flagstaff, Arizona 1996-1997
  • Southwest Human Development: Phoenix, Arizona 1997-1998
  • Tucson Pima Public Library: Tucson, Arizona 1997-1998

 

Arkansas - Total programs funded: 3

  • Arkansas River Valley Libraries for Literacy: Dardanelle, Arkansas 1994-1995
  • Dodson Street Family Life Center: Nashville, Arkansas 2003-2004
  • Literacy Council of Crittenden County, INC: West Memphis, Arkansas 1992-1993

 

California - Total programs funded: 13

  • Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE): Hayward, California 2005-2006
  • Cambodian Association of America (CAA): Long Beach, California 2008-2009
  • Continuing Development Inc, Choices for Children: San Jose, California 2010-2011
  • The East Side Learning Center: Los Angeles, California 1993-1994
  • LA USD/Division of Adult Career and education Huntington Park-Bell Community Adult School: Huntington Park, California 2005-2006
  • LTSC Community Development Corporation: Los Angeles, California 2009-2010
  • Mendocino County Office of Education: Ukiah, California 2002-2003
  • Mother’s Club Community Center: Pasadena, California 2005-2006
  • Puente Learning Center: Los Angeles, California 2004-2005
  • Ramona Unified School District and Palomar College: Ramona, California 1992-1993
  • Resources for Indian Student Education, INC (RISE): Alturas, California 2004-2005
  • Thomas Riley Unified School District: Los Angeles, California 1993-1994
  • YWCA of Oakland: Oakland, California 2004-2005

 

Colorado - Total programs funded: 7

  • The Adult Learning Source: Denver, Colorado 1992-1993
  • Boulder Family Independence Initiative: Boulder, Colorado 2000-2001
  • Colorado Springs School District 11: Colorado, Springs, Colorado 1993-1994
  • The Denver Indian Center: Denver, Colorado 1995-1996
  • Durango Adult Education Center: Durango, Colorado 2010-2011
  • Harrison School District Two: Colorado Springs, Colorado 2000-2001
  • Southern UTE Community Action Programs, INC: Ignacio, Colorado 1998-1999

 

 

Connecticut - Total programs funded; 2

  • Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services: Hartford, Connecticut 1992-1993
  • Connecticut Public Schools: New Haven, Connecticut 1991-1992

 

Delaware - Total programs funded: 1

  • Delmarva Rural Industries, INC: Dover, Delaware 1991-1992

 

Florida - Total programs funded: 10

  • ASPIRA of Florida, INC: Miami, Florida 2000-2001
  • Baker County School Board: MacClenny, Florida 1994-1995
  • Florida International University: Miami, Florida 2001-2002
  • Florida International University: Miami, Florida 2004-2005
  • Guadalupe Center: Immokalee, Florida 2000-2001
  • Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Miami, Florida 2009-2010
  • Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition: West Palm Beach, Florida 1993-1994
  • School Board of Broward County, Florida: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2002-2003
  • Unified Methodist Cooperative Ministries: St. Petersburg, Florida 1997-1998
  • YWCA of Jacksonville, Florida: Jacksonville, Florida 1995-1996

 

Georgia - Total programs funded: 5

  • Atlanta Board of Education: Atlanta, Georgia 1998-1999
  • Communities in Schools of Laurens County, Inc: Dublin, Georgia 2005-2006
  • Dekalb County Public Library: Decatur, Georgia 1992-1993
  • Gwinnett County Public Schools: Sugar Hill, Georgia 2000-2001
  • Union Mission, Inc: Savannah, Georgia 31401

 

Hawaii – Total programs funded: 1

  • Honolulu Community Action Program, INC: Honolulu, Hawaii 1991-1992

 

Idaho - Total programs funded: 1

  • Learning Lab, INC: Boise, Idaho 1999-2000

 

Illinois - Total programs funded: 16

  • The Alain Locke Initiative:  Chicago, Illinois 2010-2011
  • Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center, INC: Chicago Heights, Illinois 2002-2003
  • Blue Gargoyle Youth Service Center: Chicago, Illinois 1999-2000
  • Chicago Child Care Society: Chicago, Illinois 2009-2010
  • College of DuPage: Glen Ellyn, Illinois 2003-2004
  • College of DuPage: Glen Ellyn, Illinois 2005-2006
  • Common Place: Peoria, Illinois 1999-2000
  • De La Salle Institute (Tolton Center): Chicago, Illinois 1999-2000
  • Howard Area Community Center: Chicago, Illinois 2008-2009
  • Jane Addams Hull House Association: Chicago, Illinois 2002-2003
  • Moraine Valley Community College: Palos Hills, Illinois 1996-1997
  • National Lekotek Center: Evanston, Illinois 1999-2000
  • Rock Valley College: Rockford, Illinois 2006-2007
  • YWCA: Elgin, Illinois 1991-1992
  • Township High School District 214 Community Education Foundation: Arlington Heights, Illinois 2007-2008
  • Whiteside County Regional Office of Education: Sterling, Illinois 2008-2009

 

Indiana  - Total programs funded: 2

  • Michigan City Public Library: Michigan City, Indiana 1993-1994
  • Clay Community Schools:  Brazil, Indiana 2007-2008

 

Iowa - Total programs funded: 3

  • Des Moines Register Learning Center: Des Moines, Iowa 1994-1995
  • Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County: Iowa City, Iowa 2010-2011
  • Sioux City Community School District: Sioux City, Iowa 2003-2004

 

Kansas – Total programs funded: 1

  • Elkhart Public School: Elkhart, Kansas 2004-2005

 

Kentucky - Total programs funded: 7

  • Clinton County School District: Albany, Kentucky 1997-1998
  • Jefferson County Public Schools: Louisville, Kentucky 1996-1997
  • Jefferson County Public Schools: Louisville, Kentucky 2002-2003
  • Jessamine County Schools Adult Education Program: Nicholasville, Kentucky 1999-2000
  • Scott County Schools: Georgetown, Kentucky 2004-2005
  • Owsley County Board of Education: Booneville, Kentucky 1994-1995
  • Whitley County for Children: Williamsburg, Kentucky 1991-1992

 

Louisiana - Total programs funded: 9

  • The Church United for Community Development: Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2004-2005
  • Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2005-2006
  • Plantation Education Program, INC: New Iberia, Louisiana 1991-1992
  • Medical Center of Louisiana: New Orleans, Louisiana 1999-2000
  • Saint Mary Community Action Agency, INC/Head Start Program: Franklin, Louisiana 1999-2000
  • Saint Mary’s Parish School Board: Franklin, Louisiana 2003-2004
  • West Feliciana Parish School Board: St. Francisville, Louisiana 2006-2007
  • YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2005-2006
  • Jefferson Parish Public School Systems: Marrero, Louisiana 2007-2008

 

 Maine - Total programs funded: 2

  • Belfast Adult Education: Belfast, Maine 1995-1996
  • Waldo County Preschool & Family Services: Belfast, Maine 1998-1999

 

Maryland - Total programs funded: 5

  • The Bryn Mawr School: Baltimore, Maryland 1993-1994
  • The Family Life Foundation, INC: Baltimore, Maryland 1995-1996
  • Prince George’s Child Resource Center, Inc: Largo, Maryland 2001-2002
  • Villa Louise Family Resource Center: Baltimore, Maryland 1992-1993
  • Waverly Family Center: Baltimore, Maryland 1997-1998

 

Massachusetts - Total programs funded: 6

  • Boston University: Boston, Massachusetts 1993-1994
  • Center for New Americans: Northampton, Massachusetts 2009-2010
  • Crittenton Hastings House Boston, Massachusetts 198-1999
  • Lawrence Public Library: Lawrence, Massachusetts 1991-1992
  • Timilty Middle School: Roxbury, Massachusetts 1993-1994
  • Operation Bootstrap: Lynn, Massachusetts 2007-2008

 

Michigan - Total programs funded: 5

  • Children’s Hospital of Michigan: Detroit, Michigan 1998-1999
  • Flint Community Schools: Flint, Michigan 1994-1995
  • Grand Rapids Public Schools: Grand Rapids, Michigan 2004-2005
  • KBIC Even Start Family Literacy Center: Baraga, Michigan 2009-2010
  • Mount Pleasant Area Volunteers for Literacy: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 1992-1993

 

Minnesota - Total programs funded: 11

  • Albert Lea Area Schools: Albert Lea, Minnesota 2004-2005
  • Bloomington/Richfield Family Center: Bloomington, Minnesota 2009-2010
  • Columbia Heights School District 13 & Fridley School District: Columbia Heights, Minnesota     2006-2007
  • Forest Lake Area Schools – ISD #831: Forest Lake, Minnesota 2004-2005
  • HMONG American Partnership: St. Paul Minnesota 2000-2001
  • ISD 281-Robbinsdale Area Schools Early Childhood Family Education: Crystal, Minnesota 2008-2009
  • ISD 727 Big Lake Public Schools: Big Lake, Minnesota 1997-1998
  • ISD Rosemount, Apple Valley and Eagan ECFS Program: Apple Valley, Minnesota 2003-2004
  • Minnesota Literacy Council, Inc: St. Paul, Minnesota 2009-2010
  • Mounds View Public Schools ISD #621: New Brighton, Minnesota 2002-2003
  • Rochester Public Schools, Rochester, Minnesota 2005-2006

 

Mississippi - Total programs funded: 2

  • Good Shepherd Community Center, INC: Vicksburg, Mississippi 1998-1999
  • Lauderdale County School District:  Meridian, Mississippi 2007-2008

 

Missouri - Total programs funded: 4

  • The Literacy Council of Macon County: Macon, Missouri 1994-1995
  • Literacy Investment for Tomorrow (LIFT) Missouri: St. Louis, Missouri 1995-1996
  • St. Louis Public Schools: St. Louis, Missouri 2006-2007
  • St. Louis University: St. Louis, Missouri 1996-1997

 

Montana - Total programs funded: 2

  • Montana Office of Public Instruction: Helena, Montana 1991-1992
  • R.E.A.C.H. For Adult Literacy, INC: Great Falls, Montana 1995-1996

 

 

Nebraska - Total programs funded: 1

  • Metropolitan Community College and Omaha Public Schools: Omaha, Nebraska 1993-1994

 

New Hampshire - Total Programs funded: 1

  • Supervisory Administrative Unit #34: Hillsboro, New Hampshire 2000-2001

 

New Jersey - Total programs funded: 5

  • Bergen County Special Services School District: Paramus, New Jersey 2006-2007
  • Mercer Street Friends: Trenton, New Jersey 2010-2011
  • Newark Board of Education: Newark, New Jersey 1993-1994
  • Ocean County Library Commission: Manahawkin, New Jersey 1996-1997
  • Partnership Against Illiteracy: Newark, New Jersey 1995-1996

 

New Mexico - Total programs funded: 3

  • Gallup-McKinley County Schools: Gallup, New Mexico 2006-2007
  • The Gathering Place: Thoreau, New Mexico 1999-2000
  • Ramah Navajo School Board, INC: Pine Hill, New Mexico 1993-1994

 

New York - Total programs funded: 9

  • Center for Family Resources: Hempstead, New York 1991-1992
  • Columbia Opportunities, Inc.: Hudson, New York 2010-2011
  • Homes of the Homeless, INC: New York, New York 1994-1995
  • Long Beach Adult Learning ACCESS Center: Long Beach, New York 2002-2003
  • Oneonta City School District: Oneonta, New York 1998-1999
  • Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES: Liverpool, New York 1997-1998
  • Rochester City School District: Rochester, New York 1998-1999
  • South Country Central School District: East Patchogue, New York 1996-1997
  • Sunset Park Family Health Center of Lutheran Medical Center: Brooklyn, New York 1992-1993



North Carolina - Total programs funded: 3

  • Burke County Public Schools: Drexel, North Carolina 2006-2007
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Charlotte, North Carolina 2004-2005
  • Scotland County Literacy Council: Laurinburg, North Carolina 1997-1998

 

North Dakota – Total programs funded: 1

Fargo Public Schools: Fargo, North Dakota 2004-2005

 

Okalahoma – Total programs funded: 3

  • Bartlesville Public Schools, Bartlesville, Oklahoma 2005-2006
  • Idabel Oklahoma Public Schools: Idabel, Oklahoma 2006-2007
  • Oaks Mission Public School: Oaks, Oklahoma 2004-2005

 

Ohio - Total programs funded: 7

  • Canton City Schools: Canton, Ohio 1993-1994
  • Columbus Literacy Council: Columbus, Ohio 2002-2003
  • Columbus Public Schools: Columbus, Ohio 1996-1997
  • Decker Family Development Center: Barberton, Ohio 1992-1993
  • The Jewish Vocational Service: Cincinnati, Ohio 1997-1998
  • Licking County Joint Vocational School: Newark, Ohio 1999-2000
  • Mansfield City Schools: Mansfield, Ohio 1996-1997

 

Oregon - Total programs funded: 3

  • Linn-Benton Community College: Albany, Oregon 1992-1993
  • The Salem Literacy Council: Salem, Oregon 1993-1994
  • Southwest Oregon Community College: Coos Bay, Oregon 2007-2008

 

 

Pennsylvania - Total programs funded: 9

  • Fayette County Community Action Agency, INC: Uniontown, Pennsylvania 2000-2001
  • Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1994-1995
  • Center County Youth Services Bureau: State College, Pennsylvania 1998-1999
  • Lutheran Settlement House: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2000-2001
  • Lutheran Settlement House: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2004-2005
  • The Pennsylvania Department of Education: State of Pennsylvania 1992-1993
  • Project of Easton, INC: Easton, Pennsylvania 2001-2002
  • School District of Philadelphia: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2003-2004
  • Temple University: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1994-1995

 

Rhode Island - Total programs funded: 3

  • Crossroads Rhode Island: Providence, Rhode Island 2008-2009
  • Northern Rhode Island Collaborative: Pawtucket, Rhode Island 2001-2002
  • Warwick Public Schools: Warwick, Rhode Island 1995-1996

 

South Carolina - Total programs funded: 8

  • Abbeville County School District: Abbeville, South Carolina 2004-2005
  • Berkley County School District: Moncks Corner, South Carolina 2001-2002
  • Florence School District One: Florence, South Carolina 1997-1998
  • Florence School District One: Florence, South Carolina 2003-2004
  • Horry County Schools: Conway, South Carolina 2010-2011
  • Middle Tyger Community Center: Lyman, South Carolina 2008-2009
  • Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services, Inc.: Johns Island, South Carolina 2004-2005
  • School District of Pickens County: Pickens, South Carolina 1996-1997

 

South Dakota - Total programs funded: 5

  • Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota: Sioux Falls, South Dakota 2004-2005
  • Turning Point of South Dakota: Sioux Falls, South Dakota 2000-2001
  • Little Wound School Family and Child Education Program: Kyle, South Dakota 2007-2008
  • The Right Turn, Inc.: Pierre, South Dakota 2010-2011
  • Volunteers of America, Dakotas: Sioux Falls, South Dakota 2009-2010

 

Tennessee - Total programs funded: 6

  • Senior Neighbors of Chattanooga, INC: Chattanooga, Tennessee 1999-2000
  • Cohn Adult Learning Center: Nashville, Tennessee 1991-1992
  • Friends of Literacy, INC: Knoxville, Tennessee 1994-1995
  • NashvilleREAD, INC: Nashville, Tennessee 1995-1996
  • Woodbine Community Organization: Nashville, Tennessee 2001-2002
  • YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee: Nashville, Tennessee 2001-2002

 

Texas - Total programs funded: 7

  • Dallas Can! Academy: Dallas, Texas 1993-1994
  • El Paso Community College: El Paso, Texas 1995-1996
  • El Paso Community College: El Paso, Texas 2001-2002
  • Fluvanna County Public Schools: Palmyra, VA 2005-2006
  • Houston READ Commission: Houston, Texas 1995-1996
  • Literacy Volunteers of America-Brazos Valley: College Station, Texas 1996-1997
  • Advocacy Outreach: Elgin, TX 2007-2008

 

Utah – Total programs funded: 1

  • Unitah School District: Vernal, UT 2007-2008

 

Vermont – Total programs funded: 1

  • Central Vermont Community Action Council, Inc.: Barre, VT 2007-2008

 

Virginia - Total programs funded: 6

  • Arlington Public Schools: Arlington, Virginia 2009-2010
  • Eastern Shore Literacy Council, INC: Melfa, Virginia 1993-1994
  • Fluvanna County Public Schools: Palmyra, Virginia 2010-2011
  • Literacy Program of Clinch Valley Community Action, INC: Tazewell, Virginia 2000-2001
  • Norfolk Public Schools: Norfolk, Virginia 1994-1995
  • The Reading Connection: Arlington, Virginia 1996-1997

 

Washington - Total programs funded: 8

  • Community Action Center: Pullman, Washington 1991-1992
  • Early Childhood Opportunities Northwest: Bellingham, Washington 2006-2007
  • Employment Opportunities Center: Seattle, Washington 1997-1998
  • Highline Community College: Des Moines, Washington 2003-2004
  • Nooksack Valley School District: Nooksack, Washington 2003-2004
  • Peninsula College: Port Angeles, Washington 2010-2011
  • Seattle Housing Authority: Seattle, Washington 1996-1997
  • The Seattle Indian Center: Seattle, Washington 1994-1995

 

Washington, DC - Total programs funded: 3

  • The Family Place, Inc.: Washington, DC 2008-2009
  • Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care, INC: Washington, DC 2001-2002; 2008-2009
  • Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW): Washington, DC 1993-1994

 

West Virginia - Total programs funded: 1

·         Literacy Volunteers of America of the Eastern Panhandle: Martinsburg, West Virginia 2004-2005

 

Wisconsin - Total programs funded: 8

  • Blackhawk Technical College: Janesville, Wisconsin 1996-1997
  • CAP Services, INC: Stevens Point, Wisconsin 1997-1998
  • CAP Services, INC.: Wautoma, Wisconsin 2004-2005
  • Dane County Parent Council, Inc.: Madison, Wisconsin 2004-2005
  • Esperanza Unida, INC: Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2002-2003
  • The Madison Area Technical College: Madison, Wisconsin 1995-1996
  • Madison Metropolitan School District: Madison, Wisconsin 2008-2009
  • University of Wisconsin: Oshkosh, Wisconsin 1996-1997

 

Wyoming - Total programs funded: 1

  • Fremont County School District #21: Ft. Washakie, Wyoming 1999-2000