About Us:
The Portland Literacy Council (PLC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993. PLC is dedicated to promoting literacy programs throughout the Portland metropolitan area. PLC efforts include: developing volunteer tutor training programs, hosting an annual literacy tutor conference, publishing the Literacy Links newsletter, and sponsoring local literacy projects.
Mission:
Our mission is to assist, develop, and facilitate literacy programs throughout the Portland metropolitan area. We are committed to helping provide the learning tools that are necessary to ensure that a basic education is available to everyone.
Community Partners
The Childrens Book Bank (www.childrensbookbank.org)
Center for Intercultural Organizing (www.interculturalorganizing.org)
Portland Community College - Adult Basic Skills (www.pcc.edu)
Portland ESL Network (www.portlandesl.pbworks.com)
Mount Hood Community College - Adult Basic Skills (www.mhcc.edu)
Multnomah County Library (www.multcolib.org/services/literacy/)
Clackamas Community College (www.clackamas.edu)
Officers and Board of Directors
Kris Magaurn .............. Chair
Jay Morgensen ........... Treasurer / Vice President
Emilia Gilroy-Sander ... Secretary
Troy Hickman ............ Adult Literacy and Advocacy Projects
Cari Martz ................. GED scholarship program
Bryan McGowan ......... Special Projects
Peggy L. Murphy ........ Newsletter Editor
Penny Russman ......... Special Projects
Contact US:
E-mail:
info@portlandliteracy.org
Mail:
Portland Literacy Council
P.O. Box 2872
Portland, OR 97208-2872
Website Issues:
troy@portlandliteracy.org