In 2009, Reading Works served its first client. Since then, we've expanded programs, earned national awards and have changed thousands of lives. 

Programs

• Private and small group instruction in
reading, writing and speaking English
• Computer Skills
​• Math
• Citizenship 
• GED & Hi-Set Test Preparation
• New Words Arts Project:
writing, publicly distributed newspaper,
and  performance

" Hope happens here."

"Because of Reading Works, ​
​I am free."

"Reading Works has changed my life for the better."

The Library of Congress named Reading Works a Best Practice in Literacy Honoree in 2017. Reading Works was one of 18 literacy initiatives from six countries honored. 

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Margaret Barker speaking at the Library of Congress

Students reading New Words - student newspaper

In 2018, the National Literacy Directory awarded Reading Works an innovation prize for its student publication New Words.

​    front page of New Words

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