In the current economy, federal, state and local legislators working towards a balanced budget often submit proposals to dramatically cut funding for adult literacy. When this happens, SBLC joins the local and national adult literacy community in reminding the relevant lawmakers how literacy impacts the workforce as well as the health and safety of our communities. Adult literacy changes lives, strengthens families and improves neighborhoods.

The SBLC family — learners, alumni, staff, instructors, donors, volunteers, directors, advisory council members, funders and corporate partners — has emailed, written letters and postcards, telephoned, and testified before the City Council and the State Legislature. In the past several years, the strong support of the adult literacy community has helped minimize major cuts to programs.

For more information about adding your voice to our advocacy effort, please contact Missy Bishop at mbishop@southbaltimorelearns.org.