Literacy Council of Southwestern PA

Literacy Council of Southwestern PA Our mission is to empower adults and families with literacy skills that enable them to lead successful, fulfilled lives as members of our communities.

What We Do:

Low-Level Literacy Tutoring

English as a Second Language Tutoring & Classes

GED Preparation & Tutoring

Baby Book Bag Project

Family Literacy

Literacy Fest

Interested in helping adults improve literacy skills or obtain their High School Equivalency? The Literacy Council and I...
05/29/2026

Interested in helping adults improve literacy skills or obtain their High School Equivalency? The Literacy Council and Intermediate Unit 1 are seeking in-person and remote volunteer tutors to work with students in our Adult Basic Education or GED Preparation programs.

To learn more, contact [email protected] or visit our website at www.lcswpa.org/volunteer to apply.

The LC office will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

The LC office will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Thank you EQT Corporation for spending the morning with us on your volunteer day! Volunteers packed 100 Baby Bags for ou...
05/12/2026

Thank you EQT Corporation for spending the morning with us on your volunteer day! Volunteers packed 100 Baby Bags for our Baby Book Bag Program and they helped our partners at Fairhill Manor with Spring outdoor clean up! The garden looks beautiful!

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day!
05/05/2026

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day!

There is still time to register for our New Tutor Workshop!In conjunction with IU1 Adult Education, the Literacy Council...
04/24/2026

There is still time to register for our New Tutor Workshop!

In conjunction with IU1 Adult Education, the Literacy Council will be hosting a New Tutor Workshop on May 11, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm, in Washington. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity and would like to help adults improve their literacy skills, register to attend!

We are seeking volunteer tutors in the following areas:

Washington County
Greene County
Westmoreland County
Fayette County

In-person and remote options are available. For more information or to apply as a volunteer, visit our website at www.lcswpa.org/volunteer or contact [email protected].

Let's transform lives, one word at a time!

It's National Volunteer Week!Help us celebrate our amazing volunteers and the incredible work they do every week! Our st...
04/20/2026

It's National Volunteer Week!

Help us celebrate our amazing volunteers and the incredible work they do every week! Our students are truly lucky to have such dedicated individuals helping them lead successful lives.

If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity and would like to help adults improve their literacy skills, apply online at www.lcswpa.org/volunteer or contact [email protected] for more information.

The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana Dick as Executive Director.Diana...
04/16/2026

The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana Dick as Executive Director.

Diana brings more than a decade of leadership experience, along with a personal connection to literacy through her family’s experience with ESL programs.

We look forward to the continued growth of our programs and impact under her leadership.

Read the full press release here:

The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA names Diana Dick as Executive Director. Learn about her background and vision for expanding literacy access.

In conjunction with IU1 Adult Education, the Literacy Council will be hosting a New Tutor Workshop on May 11, 2026, 10:0...
04/09/2026

In conjunction with IU1 Adult Education, the Literacy Council will be hosting a New Tutor Workshop on May 11, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm, in Washington. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity and would like to help adults improve their literacy skills, register to attend!

We are seeking volunteer tutors in the following areas:

Washington County
Greene County
Westmoreland County
Fayette County

In-person and remote options are available. For more information or to apply as a volunteer, visit our website at www.lcswpa.org/volunteer or contact [email protected].

Let's transform lives, one word at a time!

04/03/2026
✨Today is the day! ✨Join us for our Dine-to-Donate at Texas Roadhouse! Bring or show this flyer and 10% of your food pur...
03/29/2026

✨Today is the day! ✨

Join us for our Dine-to-Donate at Texas Roadhouse! Bring or show this flyer and 10% of your food purchase will be donated to LCSWPA! Available for both dine-in and to-go.

Your support will help us continue to provide life changing literacy programs for adults in the community. You are helping transform lives, one word at a time!

Address

351 Montgomery Avenue
Washington, PA
15301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(724) 228-6188

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