Wilkes Literacy

05/12/2026

Thank you to the Baptist Women of Little Rock Baptist Church for allowing the Wilkes Literacy Executive Director, Jean Hefner, to present information about our programs. We are thankful for your support!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the Moms out there!

05/08/2026

United Way schedule update.

📣 Schedule Update for Utility Assistance

United Way of Wilkes has updated our hours for Utility Assistance services. Beginning immediately, assistance will be available:

🗓 Wednesdays
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

If you need help with your utility and you are in disconnect, we’re here for you.

📞 Call us at (336) 651-7800

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so neighbors in our community who may need assistance can see this important update. 💙

05/06/2026

We are honored to announce that Wilkes Literacy was named as one of the ProLiteracy National Book Fund grant recipients! We were chosen as part of this impressive group for our dedication to providing adults in our community with Adult Basic Education, Health Literacy, and English Language Learning. Our intent is to use the instructional materials we received to increase our impact! Thank you ProLiteracy for your support!

04/29/2026

Health Literacy continues to be a program that makes a big impact in the life of Wilkes Literacy’s students. Each week, intermediate and advanced students receive a lesson on a health topic that builds vocabulary and creates a discussion about healthy living. Last week’s discussion was about heart health.

04/29/2026

Wilkes Literacy celebrates Tammy Camp, a wonderful volunteer. Tammy works every week with her student to build skills in reading and writing. She is compassionate, patient, and a wonderful tutor. Thank you, Tammy, for your commitment to serving others.

04/27/2026

It’s Monday, and our volunteer tutors are hard at work helping our students learn. Literacy changes lives!

04/27/2026

Our wonderful team at Wilkes Literacy is honored to change lives of Wilkes County adults!

✨ When an adult improves their literacy skills, even just one level, it can change everything—unlocking the ability to understand medication instructions, complete a job application, and open a bank account.
✨ Literacy doesn’t just build skills—it builds opportunity, confidence, and a future that once felt out of reach.
✨ Literacy changes lives. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q049Jt3f0

04/16/2026

Wilkes Literacy celebrates Mary Ruth Gray, a wonderful volunteer that leads the weekly English conversation group. Mary Ruth helps the intermediate/advanced students build vocabulary and English speaking skills. Our current curriculum is health focused and the last discussion was related to allergies. Thank you, Mary Ruth, for your service to others.

03/31/2026

Today we celebrate Diane Roberts, a wonderful volunteer at Wilkes Literacy. Diane works every week to tutor her student and also assists with Wilkes Literacy’s weekly English Conversation Group. The students love Diane’s sweet personality and kindness. Thank you, Diane, for giving back to your community by volunteering with Wilkes Literacy.