

Duke Employee Giving funds awarded to a new DLC initiative!
“When you take an age group like that, 18 to 24 years old, that’s a point in life when they’re ready to launch,” said Joan Zec Nelson,...


Overwhelming Generosity: Mortgage Pay Off!
We are delighted to announce that we have received a major gift to retire, in its entirety, the outstanding mortgage obligation on our...


GED graduates moving on (DLC Newsletter)
We are so proud of the eight Adult Literacy and Youth Education Program (YEP) students who graduated with GED diplomas in 2016-2017! The...


Wrapping up the academic year
2016-2017 was a rich year for our programs. 325 adults and out-of-school youth pursued academic, career and personal goals as students in...


Honoring Mary Dunn Siedow (1942-2017)
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Mary Dunn Siedow, the first executive director of the Durham Literacy...

Thank you, $10kForLiteracy donors & sponsors!
Great news! We raised $11,200 ($10,200 online plus a $1,000 match check) through our $10kForLiteracy campaign thanks to all of you! A...


Volunteer orientation dates now available!
Volunteer Orientations for the Fall 2017 Semester will be held in August. Please plan to attend one of the following sessions: Tuesday,...


DLC honors its volunteers (Herald-Sun)
DURHAM After an accident and the need for medical care, Essoetche “George” Ebia came to Durham from his native Togo in West Africa. Ebia...


Prosperity for all in Durham - Watch our new video!
Learn how the Durham Literacy Center is helping to ensure prosperity for all in Durham by watching our new video, which was produced by...