Literacy DuPage

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Literacy DuPage Literacy DuPage is a non-profit organization that has been literally changing lives since 1972. All skills necessary to navigate life and complete daily tasks.

Literacy DuPage provides free, customized English tutoring to help adult learners reach their life skill goals. Low literacy is defined as being unable to read, write, speak, compare and contrast, paraphrase, and make low-level inferences. According to the 2022 American Community Survey, the population in DuPage County is 907,127 and includes:
* 53,162 adults who do not have a high school diploma.
* 70,756 residents living in poverty (2024 Federal poverty threshold for a family of four is $31,200).
* 250,805 residents that speak a language other than English at home and 87,614 speak English ‘less than well’.

Over the past month, we've: learned what literacy is, shared examples of adults using literacy skills to navigate every ...
10/12/2026

Over the past month, we've: learned what literacy is, shared examples of adults using literacy skills to navigate every day life, hosted a fundraiser to raise money to help learners achieve their goals, and heard from many community members about what skills they are working on.

Consider donating to Literacy DuPage. Literacy isn’t just a skill, it’s a pathway to independence. Your donation will make a difference.

To make a one-time donation, visit our website and then navigate to the "Donate" tab.

10/08/2026

Share what you are learning in the comments? Then come back later this month and give us an update on your progress.

We want to hear from you!No learning is too big or too small. All learning takes time and effort. We are not equating ...
10/06/2026

We want to hear from you!

No learning is too big or too small. All learning takes time and effort. We are not equating all learning—we are connecting people through learning.

Let's share what we are working on. 😄

Everyone can learn something new this month.For our learners, those new skills mean jobs, confidence, and opportunity.We...
10/05/2026

Everyone can learn something new this month.

For our learners, those new skills mean jobs, confidence, and opportunity.

We are not equating all learning—we are connecting people through learning.

10/05/2026

This month, we invite YOU to learn something new.

While many of us learn for fun, our learners are building skills for work, family, and independence.

What do you want to learn this month?

Share it, tag us, and join the challenge.

10/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us, donated, or purchased raffle tickets to help make this night a success. An evening in Italy; a future through literacy.

10/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our event - An Evening in Italy. A Future Through Literacy.
It was a wonderful evening filled with Italian-inspired fun, laughter, and friendship, both old and new.

Thanks for the warm welcome 😊
10/02/2026

Thanks for the warm welcome 😊

Welcome to ECCI! Please join us in celebrating the newest members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce from September.

Gallop Risk and Resiliency Services
JAYNE
Lucas Mechanical, LLC
Literacy DuPage

Here are more examples of some of the daily activities that require literacy skills.
09/30/2026

Here are more examples of some of the daily activities that require literacy skills.

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2100 Manchester Road , Suite 904
Wheaton, IL
60187

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