
You can empower Lubbock by making literacy available to all.
Why does literacy matter?
Because literacy influences everything.
Lower poverty rates
A higher education means a higher income. Currently, about half the people in Lubbock struggle to make ends meet.
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More civic involvement
When people can read voting materials, government resources, and current events, they are far more likely to engage in civic life.
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Better economic development
Literacy opens doors to higher-paying jobs, workforce training, and entrepreneurship, fueling stronger economic growth for Lubbock.
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Less gender-based violence
Literacy empowers individuals—especially women—with the knowledge to recognize abuse, understand their rights, and access critical support.
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Lower incarceration rates
Literacy reduces incarceration by giving individuals the skills they need to find jobs, make informed decisions, and avoid criminal activity.
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Reduced crime rates
Stronger community literacy skills are linked to lower crime rates, thanks to better grasps on conflict resolution and constructive communication.
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As the only adult literacy and education nonprofit in Lubbock, we're on the front lines against illiteracy in the Hub City.
Our work to promote literacy in Lubbock needs your help! You can help your neighbors with improved employability, healthier lifestyles, and earn higher incomes—which boosts their families and Lubbock overall—with your support today.
Your $50 monthly gift can give 3 students a GED Practice Test, 2 children a free book, and 1 textbook for an English language student.
Know that your donation is making a difference across West Texas.
Know that your donation is making a difference across West Texas.
Students Helped
in the Last 10 Years:
4,337
Children's Books Distributed
in the Last 10 Years:
78,842
2024
539
Students Helped
Children's Books Distributed
9,077
2021
344
Students Helped
Children's Books Distributed
12,246
2023
389
Students Helped
Children's Books Distributed
10,243
2020
355
Students Helped
Children's Books Distributed
8,291
2022
431
Students Helped
Children's Books Distributed
5,875
2019