Operating Expenses
Like any business, SLC has expenses that must be paid to keep our doors open. Rent, utilities, licenses, insurance, wages, and basic office supplies. Grants generally do not cover these types of expenses. We appreciate your generosity in helping us cover these costs.
Staff Training
Our mission of "empowering learners" includes our staff, teachers, and tutors. The adult education and nonprofit professions require us to continually learn to deliver a high-quality education program and effectively manage a nonprofit.
Supporting staff training is investing in the SLC's future and ensures that our students receive an education we can all be proud of.
Adopt a Student
We aim to support all students in their pursuit of success. Our online study programs for ESL and HiSET, virtual job fairs, and hiring workshops support learners who cannot attend in-person classes. $500 a semester will provide materials and tuition for a student.
Adopt a student. It would be amazing for everyone to have a sponsor!
More Ways to Help
Gifts & Monthly Recurring Donations
Gifts & Monthly Recurring Donations
Gifts & Monthly Recurring Donations
We rely on our community and individual donors to help keep our Center operating!
Please consider a monthly contribution subscription for ongoing support.
Just like with any family's budget, steady monthly income is vital to stay "in business"!
Corporate & Business Sponsorships
Gifts & Monthly Recurring Donations
Gifts & Monthly Recurring Donations
Business sponsors are such an important part of our programs! We appreciate every business donor - from small solopreneur business owners to corporate grants!
This ongoing help is so vital to meeting our annual funding goals.
We offer social media, newsletter & website recognition!
Volunteer and Change a Life
Gifts & Monthly Recurring Donations
Volunteer and Change a Life
The heart of our work is encouragement, support, and friendship. Whether it is working 1:1 with a student, hosting a small group English conversation class, helping out in the office, or development support, we have something for those looking for meaningful volunteer experiences.
Kroger Rewards
Volunteer and Change a Life
Donate Your Kroger Points
It's easy to support the SLC with Kroger Rewards (and it doesn't cost you anything!)
Just follow the link and log into your Kroger account. Then select us as your organization to support. Every time you shop, Kroger donates to the SLC.
Peer Fundraisers
There is POWER in numbers!
Part of a book club? Work with Scouts? Belong to a civic, community or church organization? We'd love for your group to take us on as a fundraising project! Bake sales, book sales, donation jars, FB fundraisers on our behalf - they all add up to fund our literacy programs.
Amazon Wish List
Literacy is Key!
Ordering something on Amazon? Considering looking at our wish list which contains items that we really need! We appreciate your continued support allowing us to provided needed literacy services to Shelby County.
Our amazing volunteers, auction donors, and students!
