RESOURCES: Metro DetroitLiteraryNetwork.com Literacy & ESL programs

Posted on February 25, 2017 by @SylviaHubbard1
Michigan Friends of Education—Operation Kid Equip
Elementary Express Program 
P.O. Box 380565
Clinton Twp., MI  48038-0067
Phone:  586-649-2161
Provides leveled-reader and other literacy building tools each month for students 
in kindergarten through fifth grade – free of charge.This program provides for families 
who are struggling to afford books, readers or other reading improvement tools for their 
children.  Fixed income families in Lake, Macomb, Mason, Oakland and Wayne Counties 
are eligible to enroll in the program. Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will pick up 
their books in Clinton Township; families in Lake and Mason Counties will have their 
books mailed to the child’s residence.  More information and application materials may 
be found at the website above!


Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Julie Davis-Ratekin / Education Case Manager / McKinney-Vento Act Advocate
2121 Biddle Ave.  Suite 102 
Wyandotte  MI  48192
Phone:  313 -843-2550 ext. 222
Website:  www.waynemetro.org
The McKinney-Vento Act provides educational assistance to homeless children & youth. 
The Advocate will help enroll your children in school, help obtain documents needed for 
school, act as an advocate on behalf of you and your child in regards to education, link 
your family to medical and social institutes as needed; medical dental, social services, 
shelter, etc.  Also coordinates transportation services and ensures that children have 
everything they need to succeed in school. 


NOTE!  

 
Are you a veteran that served in the military during the Vietnam era and never had the opportunity
 to obtain your high school diploma? Don’t let this be a barrier any longer to finding a good job. 
The State of Michigan has passed legislation that allows honorably discharged WWII, Korean 
or Vietnam era veterans to proudly check the box on their next application that indicates, 
“I have a high school diploma.” Many Vietnam era veterans are still in the workforce and having 
a high school diploma will no longer preclude them from employment opportunities that require
 a minimum of a high school diploma.
View the legislation at:

Download and fill out the application for your high school diploma at: 



DOWNRIVER & METRO DETROIT

St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center (SVSF)
16888 Trinity Street
Detroit MI  48219
Phone: 313-532-8404
Provides educational programs, basic skill building and learning enhancement for at-risk children and adults.  Programs are designed to build self-sufficiency skills for academic and employment success, personal achievement and dignity.  


FOCUS: HOPE
1355 Oakman Blvd.
Detroit MI  48213
Phone: 313-494=5500
Pledges intelligent, practical action to overcome racism, poverty and injustice.  An academic enrichment program seeks to improve math, reading, work readiness and computer-literacy 
skills for adults.  


Taylor Reading Corps.   
22755 Wick Road 
Taylor  MI    48180
Phone:  313-769-6730
The Taylor Reading Corps, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Southeast Michigan 
that provides mentors and tutors to enhance literacy of children in preschool through third 
grade in the Taylor School District. Our mission is to recruit, train and supervise adult readers 
to mentor non-proficient readers. We are currently serving over 240 students, preschool through 
first grade and this is possible with the support of our 182 volunteers (and counting). We expect
to see these numbers rise significantly each year until 2015.


Detroit Public Library / Parkman Branch Technology, Literacy and Career Centers 
1766 Oakman Blvd. 
Detroit, MI  48238
Phone: 313-481-1814
Provides individual and classroom computer use instruction, works with people who are developing their resumes or undertaking a job search, and trains, coordinates and matches volunteer tutors with learners.  


ANGEL HOUSE               
3319 Greenfield #260
Dearborn, Michigan 48120-1212
Physical Address:
2600 Saulino Court
Dearborn, Michigan 48120-1212
Phone: 313-849-2522
Angel House is a multicultural organization reaching out to the immigrant community in the 
areas of social, family, vocational, and physical needs, through services in education, health, 
and counseling. We provide a wide range of opportunities in volunteerism and outreach, as 
well as education in Arab culture and Islam for those outside this immigrant community. 
Angel House prides itself on its community building and support, though mainly
focusing on the personal needs of our individual students.
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English as a Second Language
Angel House provides 3 levels of ESL classes for participants:
Basic
Beginning
Intermediate
Classes are scheduled for women in the mornings and men in the mornings and evenings in segregated classrooms, sensitive to the conservative nature of our community, which prohibits mixing of sexes.
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Child Care 
Child Care is available to enable mothers to participate in programs. We work to prepare children 
for preschool and kindergarten, as many of their mothers are low-level English speakers, leaving these children almost totally unprepared linguistically, socially and educationally for school.
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After-School Middle and High School Tutoring
Volunteers work with bilingual middle and high school students, tutoring in computers, English 
and high challenge subjects (chemistry, physics, high mathematics, etc.) because tutoring is unavailable elsewhere in the community.
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Computers 
We use our new, state-of-the-art Computer Lab to teach basic applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and how to use the Internet, in conjunction with other high level skills, including digital photography and understanding computer hardware. Comcast Corporation has partnered with Angel House to provide high-speed internet access, and we are very grateful they have provided this internet access for life!
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In their own countries in the Middle East, many women do not drive. While driving in Detroit is imperative due to the lack of public transportation, it is also essential for their financial stability 
and mobility, allowing women to work, shop, and travel outside the neighborhood. Several dozen women participate in classroom instruction at Angel House, preparing them for their driving tests.
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Book Club 
Book Clubs are popular in many countries. This is a great way for our students to test their vocabulary, be enlightened on bestsellers and classics, and have the opportunity to talk, drink 
tea, and enjoy cookies. Oprah isn’t the ONLY one with a Book Club!


Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council       
46501 Warren
Canton  MI  48186
Phone:  734-416-4906
We are a volunteer, non-profit organization aiming to improve adult literacy in Plymouth-Canton 
and surrounding areas of Western Wayne County. Our mission is to provide adults with basic reading, writing and communication skills, so they may participate in their community and reach their fullest potential in life. For over 27 years, we have been offering the following services to enhance the lives of individuals in our community:
One-on-One Tutoring for adults 16 and older who need help with basic reading, writing or English 
as a Second Language (ESL).
Conversation Groups for adults learning to speak English as a second language.
ESL Book Club for English language learners looking to improve reading and conversation 
skills by discussing popular fiction.
ESL Book Club for English Language l\Learners looking to improve reading and conversation 
skills by discussing popular fiction.


Reading Works Detroit                 
615 W. Lafayette Blvd. 
Detroit MI  48226 
Phone:  313-222-6870
A collective partnership of community leaders from the business, education, media, civic 
and faith communities dedicated to improving adult literacy in Metro Detroit.  The organization 
is partnering with adult literacy agencies and other organizations to provide resources to help 
more people learn to read
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PARTNERS:  
ACCESS
2651 Saulino Court
Dearborn MI  48120
Phone:  313-842-6762
Adult literacy (E.S.L.), children’s literacy, interactive parent and child activities, educational 
and recreational field trips, citizenship classes, educational and advocacy services, early 
childhood services, WIA youth programs, career development outreach program, students 
in transition program.  Monday–Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.      
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Dominican Literacy Center
11148 Harper Ave.
Detroit  MI  48213
Phone:  313-267-1000
An east-side Detroit center for tutoring and information to improve literacy. 
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Mercy Education Project
1450 Howard Street
Detroit  MI  48216
Phone:  313-963-5881
An educational development program that targets young girls and women. 
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Beyond Basics
Thirkell Elementary School 
7724 Fourteenth 
Detroit  MI  48206
Phone: 248-250-9304
Aims to boost literacy skills of the parents of students who participate in Beyond Basics, 
a reading enrichment program primarily aimed at children.  
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Wayne State University / ANOTHER CHANCE
Phone: 313-862-1990
Tutoring Location
Lighthouse Center
19940 Livernois
Detroit  MI  48221
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Detroit Literacy Coalition
3726 Fisher Ave.
Detroit  MI 48214 
Phone:  313-922-7323
A Detroit-based coalition that offers tutoring and information to improve literacy. 
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Macomb Literacy Partners
16480 Hall Road
Clinton Township  MI  48038
Phone:  586-286-2750
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Oakland Literacy Council
2550 S. Telegraph Road  Suite 103
Bloomfield HIlls  MI  48302
Phone:  248-253-1617
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Siena Literacy Center 
16800 Trinity  (Campus of Christ the King Catholic Church)
Detroit  MI  48219
Phone:  313-532-8404


Detroit Urban League 
Main Office: 
208 Mack Avenue 
Detroit MI   48201 
Phone:  313-832-4600
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Family and Community Development 
15770 James Couzens 
Detroit MI  48238
Addressing early literacy gaps, the Urban League has developed Read and Rise, a parent 
mobilization effort around early literacy support, and development in urban areas.


Madonna University’s Southwest (Detroit) Women’s Educational Empowerment Program (SWEEP)
5716 Wellness Bldg.
5716 Michigan Avenue                         
Detroit  MI  48210
Phone:  313-965-5334
SWEEP assists aspiring students to overcome economic challenges and achieve a college education, leading to a more successful future.  In our free workshops, students learn about computer use, college-level writing, making college affordable, and balancing the demands 
of family, work and school.  All services are bilingual.  


Children’s Outreach Program        
5716 Wellness
5716 Michigan Ave.
Detroit  MI  48210
Phone:  313-896-1642
Offers year-round and full-day early childhood education and childcare.  Services are provided 
at the center at 5716 Wellness and through home-based programs.  Children’s Outreach is a 
faith-based organization offering an educational curriculum that meets Head Start performance standards.  Childcare is affordable and the cost is adjusted based on income and parental involvement.   The center provides a multicultural environment. 


Central Detroit Christian Community Development         
8840 Second Ave.
Detroit  MI  48202
Phone:  313-873-0064
Each week, nearly 125 students attend the Breakthrough Enrichment Program hosted by CDC 
and an incredible team of nearly 25 volunteers! On Tuesdays from 6-8 pm, Breakthrough meets 
at Blessed Sacrament Community Center at 150 Belmont. Transportation is provided to and from 
the enrichment program for children in our service area. During their time there, the children are 
first served dinner, then go through a three-part rotation of creative arts, academic enrichment, 
and Bible time.
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Tutoring for K-5 
An incredibly successful program has been CDC’s Saturday Tutoring Program. CDC provides remedial educational tutoring for grades K-5th through one-on-one interaction with a volunteer 
tutor. Reading and math are the primary focus of the Tutoring program with other subjects to 
follow as we have knowledgeable volunteer tutors come on board.


South Eastern Michigan Indians, Inc.        
26641 Lawrence 
Center Line, MI 48015
Phone: 586-756-1350
G.E.D. preparation offered. 


Arab American Chaldean Council          
ACC Artisan & Adult Learning Center
55 W. Seven Mile Road
Detroit MI  48203
Phone:  313-369-4700
Website:  www.myacc.org


Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Service Centers
455 W. Fort Street
Detroit  MI  48226
Phone:  313-962-9675
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707 W. Milwaukee Avenue
Detroit  MI  48202
Phone:  313-873-8231
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5555 Conner Avenue 
Detroit  MI  48213 
Phone:  313-579-4925
Meet with a Career Advisor at one of our One-Stop Service Centers to see how you can get FREE assistance including improving your Math and Reading skills (even if you already have your GED 
or High School Diploma), OR complete High School OR studying for & taking your GED.  You can also get help that includes job placement, career counseling, professional development and access to training opportunities.  


VISIONS G.E.D. Testing Center
18985 Biltmore Street
Detroit MI  48235
Phone: 313-838-3801
Visions is a non-profit, official G.E.D. Testing Center whose mission is to provide individuals 
without a high school diploma with an opportunity to earn an official G.E.D. certificate in a comfortable and caring environment.  Testing is available every day of the week and no 
appointment is necessary.  $40 to take the ENTIRE test. 


Downriver Community Conference
15100 Northline Road
Southgate MI  48195
Phone:  734-362-3481
Website:  www.dccwf.org
Michigan Works! One-Stop Service Center, Job Search Skills Training, Career Resources 
Center, On-the-Job Training, Job placement and training (WFI Act), GED preparation. 
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Michigan Works! YOUTH PROGRAM       
Downriver Resource Center
15100 Northline Road  Suite 180
Southgate MI  48195
Phone:  734-362-7031 (Lynette)  OR  734-362-7032  (Danielle) 
Earn you G.E.D. or High School diploma.  For out-of-school youth ages 17 to 21 years old.  
17 year olds can participate with signature of parent or legal guardian.  


The Guidance Center 
13101 Allen Road
Southgate MI  48195
Phone:  734-785-7702
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The Guidance Center Head Start / Administrative Offices
35408 Beverly Road
Romulus MI  48174
Phone:  734-785-7702
Head Start is a FREE, comprehensive preschool program for children from low-income families, foster children, and children with disabilities ages 3-4 years old.  It serves children and their families in Downriver and western Wayne County at multiple sites.  See website for its multiple locations!
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The Guidance Center Family Resource Center
Walter White Community Resource Center
550 Eaton 
River Rouge MI 
Phone:  734-785-7705  ext. 7835
Offers free G.E.D. tutoring for anyone 17 and older.  They will help you prepare to take the GED exam.
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Even Start–A Family Learning Community
15601 Northline Road
Southgate MI  48195
Phone:  734-785-7705  ext. 7112
A FREE family literacy program designed to help low-income parents of children up to age 8 
reach their goal of earning a G.E.D. 
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Parents As Teachers (PAT)
In-home child development and education program that prepares infants and young children 
for success in school. 
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Family Resource Center
Phone:  734-785-7705 ext. 7361 & ext. 7021
Lending and resource library, educational play groups, parent/child play groups, parent 
education and interest groups, and other classes such as Positive Discipline and Infant Massage. 
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The Guidance Corner Bookstore 
15601 Northline Road
Southgate MI  48195
Full service bookstore that provides comprehensive resources on behavioral health issues 
for children, adults and families.  Online ordering only!!
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FREE adult-child interaction Playgroups at The Guidance Centers Community Resource Centers. These are for caregivers (or others) and their toddlers and preschoolers (0-5 yrs.) These are FREE GROUPS to residents of Wayne County. These playgroups include ACTIVITIES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, DISCUSSIONS, OPEN PLAY, STORY TIMES, SNACKS, SINGING and SONGS, and INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS. We have 7 locations Downriver, all groups lasting 1 1/2 hrs. Call today for openings:
Belleville:  734-785-7705 x 7529
Flat Rock (waiting list):  734-785-7705 x7620
Lincoln Park:  734-785-7705 x7421
River Rouge:  734-785-7705 x7835
Romulus/Van Buren:  734-785-7705 x7529
Southgate:  734-785-7705 x7191
Taylor:  734-785-7705 x7420


Wayne County Health & Family Services Head Start
30712 Michigan Ave.
Westland MI  48186
Phone:  734-727-7074  OR   866-534-KIDS (5437)
Serves all of Wayne County outside the City of Detroit.  


Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency 
Administrative Office:
2121 Biddle Ave.
Wyandotte MI  48192
Phone:  313-369-4600  OR  734-284-6999  (main number)
Website:  www.waynemetro.org
Offers Head Start classes in Highland Park, Hamtramck, and Harper Woods. 
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Also offers Even Start program in which Adult Education, Early Education and PACT Parent Education (Parent & Child Time Together) are offered.  To enroll, parents must be in need of additional basic education, GED or ESL education and have at least one child between the 
ages of 0 and seven years of age.  For this program call 313-369-460.   
Also see the listing at the top of the page for homeless youth! 


Starfish Family Services / Head Start
3000 Hiveley
Inkster MI  48141
Phone:  734-727-3159
Has Head Start  classes in Dearborn Heights, Inkster, Plymouth, Canton, Livonia, etc.
See second listing below!


Wayne-Westland Community Schools
36745 Marquette
Westland MI  48185
Phone: 734-419-2000
Operates Head Start classes in Wayne and Westland.


YMCA of Western-Wayne County
26279 Michigan Ave.
Inkster MI  48141
Phone:  313-561-4110
Operates Head Start classes in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Redford, South Redford and 
Westwood School District.


Flat Rock Community Education Literacy Program
28639 Division
Flat Rock MI  48134
Phone:  734-782-5173 


Teach Our Tots Early (TOTE)
24975 Van Horn
Brownstown MI  48195
Phone:  734-783-3322
Home-based intervention program serving the educational needs of eligible students 
with disabilities from birth to 3 years old.  Serves downriver communities. 


Downriver High School 
33211 McCann
Brownstown MI  48173
Phone:  734-379-4663
An alternative school for pregnant teens or teens who cannot adapt to regular high school.  
ALSO:  
Teen Parent Educational Programs
Lincoln Park:  313-389-0234
Southgate: 734-246-4633
Wyandotte:  734-246-1008


Centro Multicultural La Familia
35 W. Huron  Suite #500
Pontiac MI  48342
Phone:  248-858-7800
Provides ESL classes with the goal of increasing employment opportunities. 


Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
1211 Trumbull
Detroit MI  48216-1940
Phone:  313-967-4880                   
E-mail:  mkelty@dhdc1.org               
Website:  www.dhdc1.org
Provides literacy training, GED preparation classes, counseling,  ESL classes, parenting 
classes and Job Seeking & Placement services for the Hispanic population.  Classes held 
during the day and evening to accommodate working students. 


LASED (Latin Americans for Social & Economic Development)
4138 W. Vernor
Detroit MI  48209
Phone:  313-554-2025
Advocacy, information, referrals, translation and interpretation, tax assistance program


Romulus Adult Education / Van Buren Adult Education
39000 Superior
Romulus, MI  48174
Phone:  734-532-1950
GED tutoring, GED, High School Completion for age 20+.  FREE to students who do not have 
a high school diploma and who are 20 years old by Sept. 1st.  Serves Romulus, Van Buren, 
Sumpter, Belleville, and Taylor.  GED classes are also offered at Taylor Head Start.  Tuition varies.


Southgate Adult & Community Education &
The Advantage Academy Alternative High School 
14101 Leroy
Southgate, MI  48195
Phone:  734-246-4633
Runs from 3rd week of August through the 3rd week of June, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free childcare, parent-child education and literacy,, high school diplomas, and vocational 
English as a second language class.  Serves Southeast Detroit to Grosse Ile.  Call for fees. 
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Downriver Literacy Council 
Phone:  734-246-4633      Ask for the Literacy Program
Will evaluate your skills in Reading and/or Math and match you with a trained volunteer 
to help you improve your Reading or Math.  Tutoring is available for adults 18 and older. 


The Southgate Family Resource Center
15500 Howard
Southgate MI  48195
Phone:  734-246-7845
Provides a lending library of books and videos for families and helps parents network with 
other parents with similar concerns.  Open to any family member with a child in Southgate 
Schools.  


Leaps & Bounds Family Services            
Mt. Calvary 
8129 Packard
Warren MI  48089
Phone:  586-759-3895
Provides family education services through early literacy programs for families with children 
up to age 5,  adult education, G.E.D. program and career preparation, for residents of Northeast
Detroit, Warren, and all of Wayne & Macomb counties.


Starfish Family Services
Great Parents Great Start   (F.I.S.H,)
30000 Hiveley Road
Inkster, MI  48141
Phone: 734-595-0411 ext. 109                  (See Head Start listing above also!)
A literacy home visiting program for three-year old children and their families.  The program 
will offer Kindermusik classes and literacy home visits to help children develop their language 
and literacy skills, and to give parents an early introduction to what it means to be their child’s 
first and most important teacher.  Home visits and Kindermusik classes arranged to meet family needs.  No transportation provided.


Wayne RESA
Phone:  734-334-1300
Website:  www.resa.net
Give Your Child a GREAT start!  Dial 734-334-1475 and your child will hear a celebrity read 
one of three award-winning children’s books (stories change monthly). Tune in to your local 
school district education access channel for dates and times of programs that will help you 
learn how and why it is important to read to your child every day.


Wayne County Community College District      
Multiple locations in Taylor, Belleville and Detroit                     
Website:  www.wcccd.edu
FREE 16-week GED PREP classes held year-round from Monday through Thursdays from 
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The class book can be bought at the college bookstore for $26.  After  
taking the class, the G.E.D. test can be taken at a center in Detroit for only $30.  Tutoring, 
career counseling, associate degrees and certificates in 68 different programs.  Day and 
evening classes.  Grants, financial aid, etc. is available.  


Matrix Human Services
Administration Office:
120 Parsons Street
Detroit MI  48201
Phone:  313-831-1000  OR  313-873-0678
Computer Lab Training


Epiphany Education Centers
Samaritan Center
Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance  
5555 Conner  (near Chandler Park)
Detroit MI 
Phone:  313-267-1830
Run by 7 retired Catholic nuns who provide instruction in reading & language arts
to grades 1st-8th.


Southwest Solutions
Adult Learning Lab and Wayne State University Harris Literacy Program 
4214 W. Vernor 
Detroit MI  48209
Phone:  313-451-8055
Website:  www.swsol.org
Helps adults improve their literacy, math and computer skills so they can be better qualified for employment. 


ProLiteracy Detroit           
12300 Morang Drive 
Detroit MI  48224
Phone: 313-872-7720
52 Literacy and tutoring sites have been established throughout Metro Detroit.  
Free one-to-one and small group tutoring services, after-school literacy programs 
for elementary school children, technology-based literacy instruction.  
FREE books for adults and children, family literacy projects.


Latino Family Services
3815 W. Fort Street
Detroit MI  48216
Phone:  313-841-7380
Website:  
GED & ESL classes


Cass Community Library          
Cass United Methodist Church
3901 Cass Ave.  Cass & Sheldon          
Detroit MI  48201   
Phone: 313-833-7730


Caregivers Ministry
2111 Woodward Ave.  #700
Detroit MI  48201
Phone:  313-964-5070  OR  800-676-5071
Website:  www.cgcares.org


Child & Family Institute
104 Lothrop Landing
Detroit MI  48202
Phone: 313-874-5820
Parent enrichment, la-related education: Street Law Program/Teaching Law in High School 
Program, Conflict Resolution: P.E.A.C.E. Program, alcohol and drug awareness, motivational speaking/concerts, After-School programming and professional development seminars.


S.E.M.C.A.      (multiple locations)
25363 Eureka Road
Taylor MI  48180
Phone:  800-285-WORKS  OR  TTY 800-649-3777
Email:  info@semca.org
The Partnership for Adult Learning (PAL) provides an opportunity for adult students to achieve education levels equivalent to those of high-school graduates by improving reading, writing, 
and mathematic skills.  The instruction is tailored to the individual needs of students and consists of these five components:  Adult Basic Literacy (instruction in reading, English, language arts, math and civics for adults without a high-school diploma), GED Test Preparation, Workforce Readiness, English as a Second Language, and High School Completion (designed to fulfill the requirements for a high school diploma for the residents of Wayne and Monroe counties, excluding the city of Detroit).


Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan           14 Locations in 3 Counties
26777 Halsted Road  #100
Farmington Hills MI  48331-3560
Phone: 248-473-1400
Website:  www.bgcsm.org
Call for current hours!  Homework & Career Help, Character & Leadership Programs, the Arts, 
Health & Life Skills


Services for Older Citizens
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe MI  48230
Phone:  313-882-9600
Computer classes on Friday afternoons.  
Ask for ext. 245  OR  Email:  socmaryrose@yahoo.com


English Language Institute
Wayne State University
351 Manoogian Hall
Detroit MI  48202
Phone:  313-577-2729
Website:  www.eli.wayne.edu
Offers the fastest way to improve communication skills in English.  The ELI is the only 
intensive English language program in the metropolitan Detroit area.  Helps students 
at all levels of English proficiency with their reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and 
listening comprehension.


Community Literacy Council
Starkweather School
550 N. Holbrook
Plymouth, MI  48170
Phone: 734-416-4906


Life Institute of Family Education
Phone:  313-342-0006
Provides relationship-skills training, marriage preparation and financial literacy 
for adults and youth.


First Presbyterian Church
2799 West Road
Trenton MI  48183
Phone:  734-676-1510
ESL classes every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (free)


Joy Baptist Church
37055 Joy Road
Westland MI  48185
Phone:  734-425-0466
Website:  www.joybaptist.com
Has a literacy ministry and is free of charge.


Operation Get Down, Inc.
10100 Harper Avenue
Detroit MI  48213
Phone:  313-921-9422
This program offers free adult education classes that are open to the community.  
Classes include: general education diploma preparation and adult basic education, 
job placement assistance for G.E.D. graduates, hands-on computer training and 
computer-assisted learning tools, and Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous 
meetings.  



LENAWEE COUNTY

Community Action Agency
400 West South
Adrian  MI  49221
Phone: 517-263-7861  OR  800-438-1845
Website:  www.caajih.org
Parent Programs, Fatherhood Initiative, ESL & Literacy programs.



MACOMB COUNTY

Mentoring Solutions of Warren  
27500  Cosgrove       
Warren MI  48902
Phone:  586-294-8449


Macomb Literacy Partners              (See Reading Works above under Metro Detroit)
16480 Hall Road 
Clinton Twp., MI  48038
Phone:  586-286-2750
Agency is at Wayne State University’s Macomb Education Center on the Center Campus of Macomb Community College.  Tutoring is provided year-round throughout Macomb County.  Adults 18 and older who are living, working or going to school in Macomb County and functioning at an eighth-grade level or below who need help with reading, writing or English as a second language (ESL).  Free one-on-one tutoring is provided by trained volunteers one to two hours per week at a public location mutually convenient to the learner and tutor.   


Leaps & Bounds Family Services           
Mt. Calvary 
8129 Packard
Warren MI 48089
Phone: 586-759-3895
Provides family education services through early literacy programs for families with children 
up to age 5, adult education, G.E.D. program and career preparation, for residents of Northeast
Detroit, Warren, and all of Wayne & Macomb counties.



MONROE COUNTY

Project READ
Monroe Intermediate School District
1101 S. Raisinville Road
Monroe MI  48161
Phone:  734-242-5799 ext. 1325
Tutoring for literacy and improving others reading skills, Assisting with GED preparation, ESL.   
Must be a Monroe County resident and be age 20 or older, must provide own transportation.


S.E.M.C.A. (multiple locations)
25363 Eureka Road
Taylor MI 48180
Phone: 800-285-WORKS   OR  TTY 800-649-3777
Email:  info@semca.org
The Partnership for Adult Learning (PAL) provides an opportunity for adult students to achieve education levels equivalent to those of high-school graduates by improving reading, writing, 
and mathematic skills. The instruction is tailored to the individual needs of students and consists 
of these five components: Adult Basic Literacy (instruction in reading, English, language arts, math and civics for adults without a high-school diploma), GED Test Preparation, Workforce Readiness, English as a Second Language, and High School Completion (designed to fulfill the requirements
 for a high school diploma for the residents of Wayne and Monroe counties, excluding the city of Detroit).


Arthur Lesow Community Center
120 Eastchester Street
Monroe MI  48161
Phone: 734-241-4313
Mentoring and tutoring for youth in elementary and middle school.


Monroe Center for Independent Living
40 N. Roessler
Monroe MI  48162
Phone:  734-242-5919
Free beginning and low-vision computer classes


Bedford Public Schools
Phone:  734-850-6050   
Offers both preparation classes & GED testing at a site in Temperance.  Classes meet on Monday 
& Wednesday nights from  6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and there is an attendance requirement.  If a person 
is a Michigan resident over the age of 20 and can  commit to attending those evenings, they are eligible for free classes.  If they meet the attendance requirements once they are in the program, 
they may also get “free” testing.  Only a limited number of students are accepted each period.   
There is a $199 fee which covers all 5 tests, the registration appointment and two workshops 
(1 in Math and 1 in Writing).



OAKLAND COUNTY 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland County
1545 E. Lincoln
Royal Oak MI  48067
AND
881 Pinecrest 
Ferndale MI  48220
Phone:  248-544-4166
Homework & Career help, Character & Leadership programs, Health & Life skills, the Arts.


Oakland Literacy Council
Phone:  248-253-1617
Phone: 248-232-4664
Agency is on Telegraph Road at Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, but tutoring is provided 
at public locations convenient to the learner and tutor.  Adults 18 and older who are living, working, 
or going to school in Oakland County, functioning at an eight-grade level or below and who need help with reading, writing, or English as a second language (ESL).  Free one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteers, one to two hours per week at a mutually convenient public location.  
Workshops and activities are offered throughout the year for tutors and learners.  


Centro Multicultural La Familia 
35 W. Huron Street    Suite  #500
Pontiac MI  48342
Phone:  248-858-7800
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
ESL classes.  Limited transportation within an 8 mile radius as well as limited child care. 


Grace Centers of Hope
35 E. Huron 
Pontiac, MI  48342
Phone:  248-334-2187
GED classes.


Bound Together
167 W. Pike Street
Pontiac MI  
Phone:  248-334-3827
Provides tutoring, mentoring and meals for elementary students 
every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon throughout 
the school year.  Also offers Art class every second Monday.  


South Oakland Shelter
431 N. Main Street
Royal Oak MI  48067
Phone:  248-546-6566
Adult literacy, financial literacy as well as computer training classes. 



WASHTENAW COUNTY

Washtenaw Literacy
5577 Whittaker Road
Ypsilanti MI  48197
Phone:  734-879-1320
Assistance with reading, GED, English as a second language (for those 16 yrs. and older), 
if you live or work in Washtenaw County.  FREE!


Ypsilanti Adult Community Education
2095 Packard
Ypsilanti MI  48197
Phone:  734-714-1240
High School Diploma and G.E.D.


Washtenaw County Community College Adult Transitions
4800 E. Huron River Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1610
Phone:  734-677-5006
Website:  www.wccnet.edu
Counselor on site.  FREE (to qualified applicants) workshops on GED & ASSET test preparation, entrance into campus programs, improving reading, writing and math skills, some job training programs.  Call for information about workshops!


Ypsilanti Student Literacy Corps
Eastern Michigan University
34 N. Washington
Ypsilanti MI  48197
Phone:  734-487-0243
Website:  www.emich.edu
Using E.M.U. faculty and pre-student teachers, provides after-school tutoring to elementary 
students in public housing sites in Ypsilanti..


Student Advocacy Center
1921 W. Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI  48197
Phone:  734-482-0489
Provides free, non-legal advocacy to students (and their parents) who are eligible 
for general and special public education programs.


Father Patrick Jackson House Program
1014 S. Main
Ann Arbor, MI  48104
Phone:  734-761-1440
Literacy classes for young women under 18 who are pregnant.


The Neutral Zone
310 E. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI  48104
Phone:  734-214-9995
Offers Literacy classes, music, art and Leadership programs as well as a “Chillin’ Drop In” 
program.
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