- The Washington Literacy Center (WLC), founded in 1963, is one of the oldest adult literacty programs in the District. We serve adults who have the most limited reading skills, fewest job resources and greatest employment needs in the District of Columbia.
Featured Student
Delinda Henry, Class of 2011
Delinda Henry graduated from the WLC in Fall 2011. She is now pursuing her GED at Academy of Hope. Delinda’s commitment to her education and determination to make her dream come true has inspired everyone at the WLC. She spoke to her fellow students at her graduation.
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WLC News
New Website for 2012
We have a new website, thanks to the wonderful generosity of OmniStudio. Every year OmniStudio selects a local nonprofit and donates a complete rebranding and redesigning.
New Offices
Not only do we have a new name, the Washington Literacy Center will soon have new offices. Earlier this year, we signed a lease on office space at the Thurgood Marshall Center at 1816 12th Street NW, just two blocks … Continue reading
Lover Letters for Literacy
Love Letters for Literacy, our premier fundraising event, is fast approaching. This year the event will take place on Wednesday, February 15th at the National Museum for Women in the Arts. We hope you’ll join us. Tickets may be purchased … Continue reading













