Washtenaw Literacy Employee Directory
Individual and Family ServicesMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
Washtenaw Literacy is a nonprofit organization focused on improving literacy and related skills for adults in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Through one-on-one tutoring and related programming, it aims to help learners enhance reading, writing, math, digital literacy, and English communication to access employment opportunities, navigate health systems, and engage more fully in the community. The organization relies on a large network of volunteer tutors who design lessons aligned with each learner’s goals, and it provides ongoing training and support to tutors to extend its reach. Based in Ypsilanti, it operates within the broader field of individual and family services and has a multi-decade history of serving local residents; a recent development noted is the continuation and expansion of its tutoring model to reach adults who are low-literate. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes, with a high percentage of learners achieving one or more of their stated objectives through personalized instruction.