Our Values
- To operate the non-profit READ Center with honesty and integrity
- To treat all students with dignity and respect
- To maximize the gift of time and money from each volunteer and donor
- To work in collaboration with organizations seeking to eliminate adult illiteracy
- To continually improve The READ Center’s programming with the most recent academically-informed, research-based methods
Our History
The organization was founded as the Literacy Council of Metropolitan Richmond in 1982 by Altrusa International of Richmond, a professional women’s business service club, and became incorporated as a not-for-profit in 1984. In 1995, the name was changed to The READ Center.
The READ Center is one of the leading adult literacy organization in Virginia, with a long-standing history of proven results. Each year, over 350 adult students benefit from READ Center programs.
