MISSION STATEMENT

The Gaston Literacy Council, Inc., a private, non-profit organization, exists to help people become functionally literate through advocacy initiatives and instructional services.

VISION

The Gaston Literacy Council, Inc. serves to promote a thriving, productive community that recognizes individuals in need of literacy services, encourages them to come forward, and supports their efforts to gain essential knowledge.

VALUE STATEMENT

The Gaston Literacy Council, Inc. believes that literacy enriches the quality of life for individuals and our community. To this end, we are committed to:

Inclusiveness
Accessibility
Learner-Centered Instruction
Volunteerism
Partnership
Responsibility
Accountability

PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE

Founded in 1964 as a volunteer organization, Gaston Literacy Council, Inc. (GLC) is a private non-profit organization that exists to improve the literacy rate in our community, contributing to the economic development of our county and our region. Gaston County’s literacy rate of 78.9% as of 2010 is below the State and National averages (84% and 85%, respectively), and without at least a high school education, 21% of Gaston County’s adults are considered functionally illiterate. We help our clients become functionally literate through advocacy initiatives and instructional services. Our organization is staffed by professionals specially trained in the field of adult education.