The Literacy Council of Prince George's County serves as the primary non-profit organization for the advocacy and implementation of literacy programs in the county. The Council provides services for adult learners in acquiring, improving and applying basic literacy skills including reading, writing, math and oral communication. These services empower individuals to realize their full potential as individuals and as contributing members of their families and community.

Our students are diverse. You'd be surprised how much education and experience they already have.  To learn more about our students, click here.

The Literacy Council is supported in part by funding from the Maryland State Department of Education Literacy Works Program, the Office of the County Executive, the Prince George's County Council, a Community Development Block Grant and contributions from foundations, corporations and individuals.  Remember #8443 when making your United Way/CFC Pledges.

We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F, handicapped, veterans. We service all persons within our capabilities, regardless of sex, race, handicapped status or sexual orientation. Hearing impaired individuals may contact us through Maryland Relay system by dialing 711.

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The Literacy Council is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution is tax deductible. In kind contributions are also considered and are tax deductible at fair market value. A copy of our current financial statement is available upon request by contacting the Literacy Council of Prince George's County, MD, Inc., 6532 Adelphi Road, Suite 101, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 for the cost of copying and postage.

You may support the Literacy Council at the following levels or in any amount you can give:
Literacy patron: $5,000
Literacy advocate: $1,000
Literacy sponsor: $500
Literacy supporter: $100
Literacy helper: $50

Did you know that….
• Fifty percent of adults in Maryland who are unemployed or not in the labor force are also below basic in prose, document, and quantitative literacy (Maryland State Assessment of Adult Literacy)
• One in seven people is unable to read a job application or a utility bill
• 60% of prison inmates are unable to read
• 90% of juvenile offenders are unable to read and write at a functional level
• Nearly 48% of English speaking patients lack adequate health-care literacy skills.

Tell your local, state and federal representatives to vote to fund adult education in Maryland.