Nonprofit Spotlight

Fact: One in five adults in the tri-county area is functionally illiterate.

Founded in 1972, Trident Literacy strives to increase literacy in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. They accomplish this through instruction and an individualized, self paced curriculum in the areas of reading, writing, math, English as a Second Language, Ged preparation and computer skills. Trident Literacy helps over 2000 students annually by not only assisting them in performing those everday skills that are hindered by illiteracy such as getting a driver's license and using a telephone but they also increase their chances of gaining employment and advancing professionally.

To learn more about Trident Literacy Association, visit their website at http://www.tridentlit.org/.