Winnebago Area Literacy Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We have been actively serving our community since 1989, providing quality literacy instruction and programs to hundreds of community members. Our dedicated volunteers have donated thousands of hours of their time to help learners improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Life conditions improve, and families become more self-sufficient and more engaged in our community. Our learners set their own goals to meet their own unique needs, and they are equal partners in designing their learner plans. Because our teachers and volunteers are fully engaged and use our learner-centered approach, working with our learners is a highly rewarding experience. They consistently report how much richer their lives are because of the work they do at WALC!
Locations
Winnebago Area Literacy Council operates out of two Oshkosh, WI locations:
WALC Learning Center
111 N. Main Street
Suite 202
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Oshkosh Public Library, 3rd Floor
106 Washington Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
View our list of programs and their locations here. If you are interested in tutoring in other communities like Omro, Neenah or Menasha, we will do our best to accommodate.
Our Vision:
Through programming, community outreach and partnerships, the Winnebago Area Literacy Council ensures every person has the literacy skills needed to thrive.
Our Mission:
The Winnebago Area Literacy Council strengthens communities by eliminating literacy barriers through learner-centered programs, advocacy, and career development support.
Our Values:
Respect: Recognize all individuals have inherent dignity and that their abilities, experiences, and backgrounds matter.
Collaboration: Communicate and work together to achieve shared goals and build deeper connections.
Resilience: Overcome barriers and stay true to our mission.
Equal Access: Accommodate people’s varied experiences, perspectives, and insights, by providing opportunities for equitable participation.
Learning: Incorporate new information to grow, adapt, and respond to changing experiences.
Strategic Action Plan Goals:
Goal # 1: Make the community aware and supportive of WALC and its mission.
Goal # 2: Provide and expand learner-centered programming throughout Winnebago County.
Goal # 3: Increase funds in a strategic manner to ensure the long-term viability of WALC.
Goal # 4: Strengthen the structure of WALC to minimize gaps in our ability to provide quality services.
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