The Oakland Literacy Council provides basic literacy, math, and English language instruction to adults in order to facilitate lifelong learning, employment and personal well-being. Volunteer tutors are matched with students who meet each week for personalized learning. We believe that every person has the right to be literate and that literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning. We believe that the abilities to read and write, to understand and be understood are essential to personal freedom and the health of a truly democratic society.