What is literacy?

The National Literacy Act defines literacy as:

1. An individual's ability to read, write and speak English
2. To compute and solve problems at levels of proficiency necessary
   to function on the job and in society.
3. To achieve one's goals and develop one's knowledge and potential.

Literacy is not the end product, but a means to a better life for each person, that person's family, that person's employer, and the community in which that person lives.

The first step towards solving these problems is to acknowledge their existence and find ways to effect permanent change in the lives of those that need our help.

1990 Census Report Hall County Total Population - 95,428 Number of 25 & older - 60,321 Below high school education - 34.9%	2000 Census Report Hall County Total Population - 139,277 Number of 25 & older - 86821 Below high school education - 29.5%
Since 1990, a decrease of 5.4% , even though our population has grown by 45.9%

Take a moment to look around our site to discover what we offer and how you can help. Use the contact information below to reach the Gainesville/Hall County Alliance for Literacy. We look forward to hearing from you!