Read Muskegon

Since 2005, Read Muskegon has been working to break the generational cycle of illiteracy in Muskegon County. As the only non-profit organization in the county solely focused on removing barriers to literacy for all individuals, Read Muskegon has taken the lead in creating community-based, systemic change that will result in a more literate Muskegon County.

Read Muskegon provides:

• Adult literacy programs that offer one-on-one tutoring and group classes for adults who struggle with reading, writing, and comprehension.
• Family literacy initiatives that engage parents and children in activities designed to build reading skills and foster a love of learning within families.
• Workplace literacy programs to help employees improve their reading and communication skills, which can enhance job performance and career advancement.
• Prison and jail literacy programs that offer educational opportunities to incarcerated individuals, helping them improve their literacy skills as a step toward rehabilitation.
• Early childhood literacy support, including book distribution and reading programs for young children, aiming to address literacy challenges at a young age.

Through these efforts, Read Muskegon works to break the cycle of illiteracy, empowering individuals and families with the skills they need to achieve personal, professional, and educational success.