ABOUT

Our mission is to advance literacy through raising awareness, advocating for public support of literacy initiatives, and strengthening the network to improve literacy across the lifespan.

Our vision is to advance literacy and close gaps in education and opportunity. We work toward this goal by:

  • Delivering free books to children
  • Supporting families who are building stronger futures for their children
  • Providing professional development to educators
  • Expanding career pathways for adults with low literacy
  • Advocating for policies and public support that prioritize literacy
  • Strengthening health and human services networks

You can have an impact on literacy by donating or volunteering.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Free monthly books for 39,000 children from birth to age five in Cuyahoga County.

Professional Development

The Literacy Cooperative offers a diverse menu of sessions for literacy practitioners, volunteer tutors, and other cross-sector professionals.

Career Pathways

The Literacy Cooperative integrates literacy into workforce development by connecting adults to training for in-demand jobs.

Public Advocacy

Promoting policies and practices that expand access to quality literacy learning.

Healthy Families Series

Watch virtual presentations covering topics like nutrition, sleep, emotional wellness, and early brain development.

Get Involved

Helping children and adults to break the literacy gap is a key step to breaking generational poverty.