Detroit Reads Alumnus Success Story
Detroit Reads Alumnus Success Story

Willie White is a DETROIT READS alumnus. In the late 1990's Willie participated as an adult learner in one of the Detroit Literacy Coalition literacy classes conducted at OASIS Center, (a rehabilitation center for those recovering from addiction) in Highland Park. Frustrated and anxious because he felt life was not moving the way he wanted, he sought our help. He wanted to learn and he wanted to learn fast. He had a lot of catching up to do. 

Well, Willie did learn and even faster than we thought he would. He exceeded our expectations. Willie passed his GED and went on to finish a Bachelors degree and even a Masters. Willie is a great wonder to himself and many of his friends. He now works at the OASIS rehabilitation center in a supervisory capacity. We as literacy stakeholders are very proud of Mr. White and all his accomplishments.

Naomi's Nest, Highland Park Detroit Success Story
Naomi's Nest, Highland Park Detroit Success Story

"When I was 16 years old I dropped out of school and developed an addiction.  I started drinking and doing pills....With the help of my instructor Ms. Donna Glanton, after 115 hours of GED class I have successfully passed all of the “Michigan Education Library’s” online practice GED tests and, according to the results, I am now adequately prepared to pass the GED exam."

Another GED Graduate!
Another GED Graduate!

Another GED Graduate!

More Struggles and Pain
More Struggles and Pain

More recent GED grades!

Struggles and Pain
Struggles and Pain

These ladies worked very hard to pass the GED test. In spite of unfortunate events that occured at the center during this time, they 
kept their focus. They came to class and buried themselves in their work. They were determined to pass and their hard work paid off.

April Graduate from DLC's GED Program
April Graduate from DLC's GED Program

April Graduate from DLC's GED Program

Detroit Reads Alumnus Success Story
Detroit Reads Alumnus Success Story

Willie White is another DLC success story and Detroit Reads alumnus.

Words from the Center Director SHAR East, by Cheryl A. Olden
Words from the Center Director SHAR East, by Cheryl A. Olden

Words from the Center Director SHAR East
Self-Help Addiction Rehabilitation SHAR East (Women and Children) 
On site Literacy and Computer Services 

Thanks to the Detroit Literacy Coalition 

Illiteracy: The Battle That Never Ends
Illiteracy: The Battle That Never Ends

Illiteracy: The Battle That Never Ends


Interview by Ron Baines, DLC literacy tutor and WSU/Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus

Special Thank You from John W

A special thank you from John W to Karen of the SHAR House.

RECOVERY by Willie Barnes
RECOVERY by Willie Barnes

RECOVERY
By Willie Barnes 
Recovery is a lifetime, on-going process. It's a commitment for the rest of my life, one day at a time.

DLC News Home Highlights

Financial Literacy Fair

Financial Literacy Fair

Saturday, February 29, 2020
Joseph Walker Williams Community Center
8431 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan
hosted by
Detroit Literacy Coalition
& 
Partnership For Literacy
(Literacy for ALL for Literacy)
Exhibition and Free Consumer Information
11am - 3pm
Free Lunchtime Panel Discussion
12:15 pm - 2:30pm
Click read more to register

Partnership for Literacy

Collaborative initiative with DLC for mutual learning and exchanges as families, neighborhoods and communities for self and collective enrichment and empowerment for change and transformation.

State of Michigan Support

State of Michigan Support

The Detroit Literacy Coalition (DLC) cites the State of Michigan for over 25 years of collaboration and support of adult literacy programs to address the needs of metro Detroiters with low literacy skills.