2025
Philanthropic
Thrust
The Gary Literacy Coalition is comprised of several independent, unique literacy projects or agencies. The coalition shall support, promote, enhance, and coordinate the accessibility of literacy opportunities through the cooperative efforts of its members, thus making Gary, "A Reading City".
Gary Literacy Coalition
Vision and Mission
✓ To facilitate a collaborative effort among literacy advocates to effectively address the literacy needs in the City of Gary.
✓ To approach literacy from an all-inclusive perspective, serving clients from pre-birth to elderly
✓ To raise public awareness to the scope of literacy needs in Gary.
✓ To foster sustainable, positive civic engagement and educational improvement
✓ To ensure that citizens with literacy needs have access to appropriate
services.
✓ To establlsh a vice for individuals and community empowerment through provision of literacy opportunities.
The Gary Literacy Coalition (GLC) invites you to join our mission of building stronger readers and stronger communities. Your sponsorship directly supports free literacy programs for children, adults, and families in Northwest Indiana.
Sponsorship Levels
Every gift makes a difference and helps open doors through reading.
E-Reader Sponsor
Helps expand literacy access through
technology and innovative programs.
Highlighter Sponsor
Shines a light on literacy by supporting proaram development and outreach.
Page Turner Sponsor
Keeps the momentum going with resources for tutoring and book distribution.
Platinum Sponsor
Keeps the momentum going with resources for tutoring and book distribution.
Gold Sponsor
Supports classroom resources. workshops and small-scale programs.
Silver Sponsor
Covers supplies and materials that bring literacy programs to life.
Bronze Sponsor
Helps place books directly into the hands of learners.
Under $100
Friends of Literacy
Together, we can ensure that literacy opportunities remain for all.
Other Ways to Support GLC
Become a Volunteer
Lend your time and talents by helping at events, distributing books, or assisting with literacy programs that directly serve families.
Support a Program
Choose a specific initiative-early
childhood literacy, adult education, or
family reading-and invest directly in its
success
Become a Sponsor
Choose a specific initiative-early
childhood literacy, adult education, or family reading-and invest directly in its success
Key Programs
Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read provides 15,000 books per year through pediatric providers to children ages 0-5. Since 2021, the Gary Literacy Coalition has expanded the program to include books for school-age children K-12.
Read Across America
Each March Gary Literacy Coalition joins the National Education Association in celebrating the birthday or Dr. Seuss. Volunteer readers are recruited to read Dr. Seuss Stories to pre-school kindergarten and first grade classes across the City of Gary.
Jumpstart Read for the Record
Jumpstart Read for the Record is a national early literacy initiative tor preschoolers and kindergartners. The Gary Literacy Coalition has been a part or this program tor 19 of the 20 years it has been in Kindergarten existence.
Project R.E.A.D.
In partnership with Methodist Hospital the Gary Literacy Coalition provides books for newborns and their mother at Northlake and Southlake Campus or Methodist Hospitals.
About Us...
Making Gary
"A Reading City"
Thank you for considering support for our Annual Philanthropic Thrust. For 24 ears, the Garv Literacy Coalition - together with Methodist Hospitals - has championed literacy in our community. But we can't continue this work without vou.
Far too many local children enter school at a disadvantage, without books at home or access to the joy or reading. By the third grade, nearly half are scoring "below proficient" in standardized tests. This gap limits their opportunities and dims their dreams.
We're working to change this, putting new, high-quality books in the hands or families throughout Gary and the surrounding areas. When children have books, they discover new worlds, grow their imagination, and improve their chances for success.
We believe that 100% literacy comes from 100% community involvement. That's why we're reaching out to ask for your support. Your gift today means more stories at bedtime, more earning for families, and a stronger, more empowered community for all.
Please loin us in building a community Where everyone can read, thrive, and dream big. Your support - no matter the amount - truly transforms lives.
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