Contact Info

Southwest Valley Literacy Inc.
Care1st Avondale Resource Center

328 W. Western Avenue
Avondale, AZ 85323

Phone: (623) 695-4321
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Hours of Operation

2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

About Us

Southwest Valley Literacy (SVLA), and affiliate of ProLiteracy America, was founded in Buckeye over 30 years ago. The organization has provided uninterrupted service to residents of the West Valley. Tutors are trained to teach English and non-English speaking adutls to read, write, and speak English using the Laubach method. This method does not require the tutor to know the student's native language.

Students pay a small fee for their materials but are not charged for the tutor services. The volunteers who are trained to tutor are not charged for the teaching materials.

Students are tutored on a one to one basis or in small groups. Tutoring sessions are held in public areas, such as libraries, churches, and businesses at times, days, and in locations convenient to the student and tutor.

Tutors, who volunteer their time, are trained free of charge by the SVLA ProLiteracy certified training team. Tutor trainings are comprised of two 6 hour Saturday workshops and are scheduled throughout the year. Please visit our Website for a schedule and more information.

Defining Statement

Southwest Valley Literacy Association strives to train tutors and match them with illiterate adults in order to improve the quality of life for the individual.

Mission Statement

The Mission of Southwest Valley Literacy Association is to teach English literacy to adults thereby promoting self-worth, pride, and productivity. This is accomplished through the recruiting and training of volunteers, soliciting a generous community, using a proven program of total immersion, and community involvement.