Organization: THE LITERACY LAB
Mission: TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME CHILDREN WITH INDIVIDUALIZED READING INSTRUCTION TO IMPROVE THEIR LITERACY SKILLS, LEADING TO GREATER SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE.
Activities: THE LITERACY LAB IS A WASHINGTON, DC BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DELIVERS TARGETED READING INSTRUCTION TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THE LITERACY LAB OFFERS PROGRAM SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE: SCHOOL DAY LITERACY INTERVENTION, THE LEADING MEN FELLOWSHIP AND A FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES. IN FY 2020, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 6,300 CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON, DC, ALEXANDRIA, VA, BALTIMORE, MD, KANSAS CITY, MO, CENTRAL TIDEWATER, VA, SPRINGFIELD,MA AND MILWAUKEE, WI.
NTEE category: Education
Secondary category: Youth Development