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YOUR DONATION MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ADULTS & FAMILIES WE SERVE.

Invest in Partnerships That Work.
Invest in Family.
Invest in Community.
Invest in The Literacy Connection.

The Literacy Connection is a 501c3 non-profit organization helping adult individuals learn to read, write, speak and understand English. Adult learners are provided one-on-one or small group tutoring services for free in the sixteen northwest Chicago suburban communities we serve. All donations are tax deductible to the full amount allowed by law.

Community Links

Libraries in our Service Area

Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Dr., Algonquin, IL
Algonquin Branch Library 115 Eastgate Dr., Algonquin, IL

Barrington Library, 505 NW Highway, Barrington

Bartlett Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett

Fox River Valley, 555 Barrington Avenue, Dundee

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library, Hampshire

Gail Borden Public Library, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road, Elgin, IL South Elgin Branch, 127 South McLean Blvd, South Elgin, IL

Huntley Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley

Poplar Creek Main Library, 1405 S. Park Boulevard, Streamwood

Poplar Creek Branch Library, 4300 Audrey Lane, Hanover Park

Schaumburg Township Public Library Main Library: 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg Hoffman Estates Branch: 1890 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates Hanover Park Branch: 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park

Other Literacy Organizations

The Literacy Connection of Elgin is an affiliate of ProLiteracy , the largest volunteer literacy provider in the United States.

Reading is Fundamental (RIF) develops and delivers children's and family literacy programs that help prepare young children for reading and motivate school-age children to read.

The National Center for Family Literacy is a non-profit organization supporting family literacy services for families across the United States through programming, training, research, advocacy, and dissemination.

Other Helpful Links

United Way of Metro Chicago - The Literacy Connection is one of the member agencies supported by United Way funds.

The City of Elgin - The Literacy Connection is located in downtown Elgin, Illinois.

Guidestar - This is a compendium of information about 501(c)(3) organizations like The Literacy Connection. Read organizations' IRS filings, financial statements and more.

PATH Crisis Center - If you need help finding everything from basic needs like food and shelter to legal services, drug treatment, employment support, childcare or physical/mental health care, visit now.

Literacy Connection 270 North Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 742-6565

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