Oregon Literacy, Inc. Closing After 40 Years of Service

Oregon Literacy, Inc. Closing After 40 Years of Service

The Portland-based nonprofit cites fundraising difficulties as the sole reason for closure of the literacy service organization.

PORTLAND – Citing financial problems resulting from fundraising difficulties, Oregon Literacy, Inc. has closed its doors, effective immediately. Oregon Literacy is a 40-year-old Oregon nonprofit with the mission of strengthening local and regional literacy programs, and supporting volunteer tutors that provide adult learners literacy services.

“It is with great respect for the history of the organization that the Board of Directors came to the decision to dissolve the nonprofit,” said Board of Directors president Jenni Newby. “Oregon Literacy has always been committed to promoting adult literacy in Oregon and it is unfortunate that the financial realities have resulted in the closure of this worthwhile organization,” Newby said.

The Board of Directors is working with partner organizations to ensure the continuation of important Oregon Literacy programs, like the ESOL Initiative, the LearnerWeb Project, the Literacy Line, and the Chalk it Up for Literacy event. Although the organization has closed, it is anticipated that programs previously supported by Oregon Literacy will find new homes with other literacy advocates.

Oregonians seeking literacy services can also contact local organizations directly; a service directory is available from the State of Oregon.