The main purpose of this information is to encourage the business community to join us and assist in achieving our goals. The Loudon County Literacy Council accepts the challenge to increase public awareness and to support of programs to eradicate illiteracy in Loudon County.
Illiteracy is the breeding ground of dependence and ignorance.
It is a major factor in the overburdened welfare system and similarly is a major element of the prison system. Each through taxation imposes significant financial loads on all of us. It is in all our interest to mount a major effort to encourage those that are illiterate to seek help. This help is so readily available to them through Adult Basic Education programs. English as a Second Language, Families First, Adult Basic Education, and Literacy Programs.