The Augustine Literacy Project of the Upstate is a local organization that provides free, high-quality, one-on-one literacy instruction for children in grades K-3rd who are at risk for reading failure and living in poverty.

Mission Statement

Rooted in the belief that literacy is a gateway to opportunity, the organization trains, equips, and supports volunteer tutors through rigorous, research-based skill building grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach.

The organization partners with schools and community organizations across the Upstate to reach students who need them most, prioritizing access, compassion, and educational excellence. By empowering volunteers and nurturing strong community relationships, they work toward a future where all children read on grade level by third grade and have the tools they need to thrive academically and beyond.

Impact

The impact of the Augustine Literacy Project is evident not only in improved reading scores but in the stories of children who rediscover joy in learning, families who feel supported, and teachers who see their students gaining confidence and momentum.

A single tutor-student relationship can change the trajectory of a child’s life; when multiplied across their after-school and community partner sites—supported by a dedicated corps of volunteer tutors—that impact helps strengthen the fabric of the Upstate community and counter the effects of poverty through literacy.

Established in 2006, the Augustine Literacy Project of the Upstate is celebrating 20 years of fighting the effects of poverty through literacy across the Upstate.

Those interested in supporting the organization can visit their website or scan the QR code to learn more, donate, or get involved.

Original reporting: Greenville Journal — read the source article.