It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our founder, Dr. Lois A. Bader on April 27, 2022. Lois was a dearly loved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Friend, and member of our community. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, her family asks for donations to be made to CALC in her honor.

Our Mission

Empowerment Through Literacy

The Capital Area Literacy Coalition's mission is to help children, teens, and adults become successful and

self-sufficient by learning to read, write, and speak English.

Capital Area Literacy Coalition is a private, nonprofit volunteer literacy organization founded in Lansing, Michigan in 1986. Also called The Reading People, the organization provides a variety of free services to empower people to achieve their personal goals through literacy. We believe that the ability to read is critical to personal freedom and the maintenance of a democratic society. We provide free one-to-one instruction in reading and writing for children struggling in school, at-risk teens, and adults. We also provide tutoring to migrant and refugee families, GED services, and English as a Second Language instruction.

With literacy in Michigan currently ranked 32nd in the United States, the need is urgent. Please help us achieve our mission by volunteering or donating today! Thank you.

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ADULT

BASIC READING

Volunteer tutors help students make positive changes in their lives. As tutors work with students to improve English literacy, students are moving toward achieving life goals.

Learn more about this program, workshop dates, and register now!