The Problem

32 million

American adults cannot read.

Our Solution: An Action Plan

Our plan is to help you become a successful reader.

Here's how:

1. Train Reading Allies

Reading Allies are community friends who have learned how to help.

2. Open HIVE Headquarters

The Hive is a learning place in the FCCA building on Chestnut Street. It is a welcoming space to get help with reading and writing - for FREE.

3. Community Outreach

During the summer, Reading Allies will be at the Children's Garden, Shadybrook Playground, Fairview Fairmont, HOPE study groups, and more!

Literacy by the Numbers

Adult Literacy Statistics

13%

of PA adults lack

basic literacy skills.

32M

American adults

cannot read.

54%

of American adults have literacy levels

below the 6th grade level.

44M

American adults are unable to read a simple story

to their children.

Child Literacy Statistics

26%

of 12th graders cannot read

at basic levels.

2/3

of students who cannot read proficiently by 4th grade

will end up on welfare or in jail.

1 in 4

children in America grow up without learning to read.

90%

of high school dropouts

are on welfare.

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A Collaboration By

Retired
Teachers
Association