• South Coast Literacy Council (SCLC) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting adult English learners.
  

• Our mission is to help adult English learners achieve basic literacy and acquire language skills necessary for daily living, employment, and full participation in the community.
  

• We provide free English classes in multiple physical locations throughout south Orange County and online via Zoom.

All-Volunteer

All Board members and all tutors volunteer their time.

There are no paid positions in SCLC.

Donations and contributions are invested directly into our students' success.

• English Language Acquisition

  We believe it is important for non-English speaking adults who live in our area to learn the English language and the culture of the country in which they now live, regardless of their financial resources.

• Community Participation

  As our students acquire English proficiency, they can become active and helpful participants in the community.

• Personal Empowerment

  Importantly, they are also empowered to live their personal lives with greater confidence and success.

• Holistic Benefits

  As ability and confidence increase, our students can participate fully in their own economic endeavors, their education, their health care, and their children's futures. In sum, the entire

1970

SCLC was established and the first tutor training was held. The first learning center was established at St. Edwards Church in Capistrano Beach.

1978

SCLC incorporated as an educational and charitable nonprofit educational corporation operating under the guidelines of Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).

1985

By 1985, there were 10 tutoring centers and about 50 active tutors.

Today

There are 18 tutoring sites from Newport Coast, to Rancho Santa Margarita, to San Clemente. Multiple online classes are also offered. There are over 150 active volunteers. SCLC continues to provide a much-needed, much-appreciated, successful community service.

Donations

Individual contributions and donations from members and the community are the main sources of funds.

Volunteer Dues

Voluntary membership dues from SCLC volunteers are the next largest source, and help cover the costs of materials, training, and support. SCLC volunteers demonstrate their commitment!

Small Grants

Occasionally, grant funding has been received which is extremely useful.

Ralphs Community Program

Revenues from Ralph’s Community Partners program is a small but steady stream of support which is greatly appreciated.

SCLC is independent!

• It received no government support!

• It has no religious affiliation!

SCLC relies on community support and donated spaces.

As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, all contributions to SCLC are 100% tax-deductible.

SCLC’s tax identification number is 953446927.