It is no secret that monetary donations are important to the continuation of Literacy Action's programs or any nonprofit. What is not a common fact is that school supplies are needed just as much for our organization to continue providing instruction to our students.
When attending Literacy Action, students are asked to come to class with paper and pencil, but due to economic hardships are unable to provide those supplies. We try to provide as much materials as possible for both our students and teachers, but serving over 361 students in 26 classes, this year alone, can be taxing.
Supporters of Literacy Action have donated supplies to ensure that our students are given the opportunity to learn with the appropriate tools. June Rich and Becky DeCarlo, LAI board members, are two supporters ensuring that there is a functioning marker at every white board, and pencils and paper in the hand of all of our students.
Ongoing Classroom Supply Wish List
Dry Erase Markers (Black, Red, Blue, Green)
All five of our classrooms have white boards so that teachers can better instruct students.
Paper Towels
The up keep of our classrooms are very important and students assist in cleaning classroom tables following their classes.
Green and Yellow fastener file folders
Not all of our students come to us wanting to obtain their GED, many set their own goals and we keep track of those goals with our Student Portfolios which are filed in green and yellow file folders.
2-inch 3-ring Binders
Keeping track of classwork and assignments is more efficient when binders are available not only for students, but for teachers as well.
Loose Leaf Notebook Paper (Wide-Ruled)
Because we do not have enough books for every student in a class, students write all of their answers and assignments on loose leaf notebook paper.
80-100 Small dry erase boards
When doing group assignments, small white boards are more environmentally friendly and efficient in instructing students.
#2 Pencils
Pencils are used in every classroom and for every GAIN test.
Hand Soap
Maintaining a clean and safe environment for our students, staff, teachers and volunteers is important to the organization.
If you are interested in donating supplies, you can send them to :
Literacy Action, Inc.
100 Edgewood Avenue
Suite 650
Atlanta, GA 30303
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On Thursday September 15, 2011, Literacy Action's Board of Trustees met to participate in their annual all day board retreat. Hosted at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Board members began arriving at 8:30AM eager to begin working. The retreat, facilitated by Danielle Rutland of the Southern Company, allowed board members to reflect on the previous year, re-examine the organization and present ideas and goals for the next three years. 
