| Northside Volunteer Literacy Programs
Albany Park Community Center
Adult Literacy Tutoring Program
5101 N. Kimball Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60625
Phone: (773) 509-5650, (773) 433-3737
Fax: (773-304-1970
Email: mfleming@apcc-chgo.org
Website: www.apcc-chgo.org
Program Contact: Michelle Fleming
Communites Served: Albany Park, Northwest
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring, Citizenship, Computer, ABE & GED Classes
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring
Anixter Center
Literacy Program
2032 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Phone: (773) 929-8200 ext. 270
Fax: (773) 929-3244
Program Contact: Amy Laboy
Communities Served: Adults with disabilities living in the Chicagoland area. Program is located in Lincoln Park
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ABE Classes, Computer Classes & Tutoring
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading, Writing, Math, & Computer Tutoring
Asian Human Services
Literacy and Education for Adults and Families (LEAF) Program
2838 W. Peterson Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: (773) 564-4944
Fax: (773) 338-7946
Class hours: Monday to Friday 9:15 AM - 1:00 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Program Contact: Barth Landor
Communities served: Uptown, Edgewater, Northside Chicago
Services offered: Literacy & ESL Tutoring
Volunteer need: Basic Reading & Writing Skills, ESL Tutoring
Association House of Chicago
Immigrant Services & Vocational Bridge Academy
1116 N. Kedzie, 5th Floor Suites 522 & 528
Chicago, Illinois 60651
Phone: (773) 772-7170
Fax: (773) 772-0429
E-mail: celsaesser@associationhouse.org, rkos@associtationhouse.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Program Contact: Caitlin Elsaesser (Immigrant Services), Robert Kos (Vocational Bridge Academy)
Communities Served: West Town, Wicker Park, Humboldt Park, Avondale, Hermosa, Logan Square
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring, ABE & GED Classes, Workplace Literacy, Technology, Citizenship
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring ABE & GED Classes, Workplace Literacy, Technology, Citizenship
Cambodian Association of Illinois
Cambodian Literacy Project
2831 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: (773) 878-7090
Fax: (773) 878-5299
E-mail: Ty_tim@hotmail.com
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Program Contact: Ty Tim
Communities Served: Uptown, Albany Park
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring
Volunteer Need: ESL Tutoring
Centro Romero
Adult Education Program
6216 N. Clark
Chicago, Illinois 60660
Phone: (773) 508-5300
Fax: (773) 508-5399
Website: www.centroromero.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Program Contact: Erika Tejada
Communities Served: Rogers Park, Edgewater & Uptown
Services Offered: ESL tutoring, GED classes, Spanish Language Literacy, Citizenship
Volunteer Need: ESL tutoring, Spanish Language Literacy, GED
Chinese Mutual Aid Association
Adult Literacy Program
1016 W. Argyle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60640
Phone: (773) 784-2900 ext. 140
Fax: (773) 784-2984
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Program Contact: Annette Joyce
Communities Served: Uptown, Edgewater, Albany Park
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring, Family Literacy, One-On-One Tutoring
Volunteer Need: ESL & Citizenship Tutoring
Christopher House
Adult Literacy Program
2507 N. Greenview
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Phone: (773) 472-1083
Fax: (773) 472-7292
Office Hours: Monday - Friday (Hours vary between each program. Please call for further infomation)
Program Contact: Diana Wildner
Communities Served: Northside, primarily Lincoln Park & Logan Square
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring, ABE Tutoring, GED Classes
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring, Computer Literacy
Dominican Literacy Center Chicago
1503 Rice St.
Melrose Park, Illinois 60160
Phone: (708) 338-0659
Fax: (708) 338-0659
E-mail: jcurranx@yahoo.com
Program Contact: Sister Judith Curran
Communities Served: Melrose Park, but not limited
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring, Workplace Literacy, Citizenship
Volunteer Need: ESL Tutoring, Citizenship Tutoring
Erie Neighborhood House
Adult Education Program
1347 W. Erie
Chicago, Illinois 60622
Phone: (312) 666-3430
Fax: (312) 666-3955
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Program Contact: Susana Ortiz
Communities Served: West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring, GED & ABE Classes, Computer Literacy
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring
Hanul Family Alliance (Korean American Senior Center)
Community Literacy
5008 N. Kedzie
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: (773) 478-8851
Fax: (773) 478-8552
Program Contact: Siryung Lee
Communities Served: North and Northeast sides of Chicago
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring
Volunteer Need: ESL Tutoring
Howard Area Community Center
Adult Volunteer Literacy Project
7648 N. Paulina
Chicago, Illinois 60626
Phone: (773) 262-6622
Fax: (773) 262-6645
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM - Noon
Program Contact: Megan Wells
Communities Served: Rogers Park community
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring, ABE & GED Classes, Workplace & Family Literacy
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring, Native Language Literacy
Indo-American Center
ESL for Seniors and Adults
6328 N. California Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: (773) 973-4444 ext. 104
Fax: (773) 973-0157
Email: ypatel@indoamerican.org
Office Hour: Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Program Contact: Yasin Patel
Communities Served: West Rogers Park
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring
Volunteer Need: ESL Tutoring
Jane Adams Hull House Association - Uptown Head Start / Even Start
Family Learning Center
1020 W. Bryn Mawr
Chicago, Illinois 60660
Phone: (773) 769-5753
Fax: (773) 769-5626
Web site: www.hullhouse.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Program Contact: Kathy Miller
Communities Served: Uptown, Edgewater
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring & GED Classes
Volunteer Need: ESL Tutoring & GED Classes
Jane Addams Resource Corporation
Adult Learners’ Program Services
4432 N. Ravenswood, 2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60640-5803
Phone: (773) 728-9769 ext. 27
Fax: (773) 728-9785
Email: emilyd@jane-addams.org
Website: www.jane-addams.org
Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Tues. Thurs. - 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Program Contact: Emily Doherty, Basic Skills Coordinator
Communities Served: Ravenswood, Lakeview, North-center, Lincoln Square, Uptown. Edgewater, others
Services Offered: Basic Reading & Math Tutoring; Financial Literacy Classes, Employment Coaching, Public Benefits Screening, Manufacturing Training
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading, Math Tutoring, Computer, Life Skills, Interviewing
Jewish Vocational Services
Vocational English Program
6526 N. California
Chicago, Illinois 60645
Phone: (773) 743-5638
Fax: (773) 743-6193
Email: estherkogan@jvschicago.org
Program Contact: Esther Kogan
Communities Served: Rogers Park
Services Offered: ESL tutoring, Workplace Literacy, Beginning Computer Skills, One-On-One Tutoring, Healthcare Bridge Program
Volunteer Need: ESL Tutoring, Computer Literacy, Administrative Help
Midwest Asian American Center
2534 W. Devon, 2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: (773) 262-8650
Fax: (773) 262-8651
E-mail: maacedu@aol.com
Office Hour: Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Program Contact: Vandana Dalal
Communities Served: Rogers Park, Mt. Prospect, Schaumburg, Uptown
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ESL Tutoring, ABE Classes
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading & ESL Tutoring, Computer Training
Open Books
213 W. Institute Place, Suite 207
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 475-1355 ext. 119
Fax: (312) 276-4748
E-mail: volunteer@open-books.org
Program Contact: Ava Zeligson, Volunteer Coordinator
Services Offered: Writing Workshops, Reading Buddies, Adventures in Creative Writing Field Trips, Community Programs
Volunteer Need: Writing Coaches, Reading Buddies, Mentors & Workshop Leaders
Polish American Association
Polish Adult Literacy Program
3834 N. Cicero
Chicago, Illinois 60641
Phone: (773) 767-7773 ext. 206
Fax: (773) 282-1324
E-mail: alinam@polish.org
Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Program Contact: Alina Mitel
Communities Served: Dunning, Brighton Park, Portage Park
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring
Volunteer Need: ESL Tutoring
Prologue, Inc.
Prologue Adult Education
1135 N. Cleaver St.
Chicago, Illinois 60642
Phone: (773) 935-9925
Fax: (773) 935-9995
Website: www.prologueschools.org
E-mail: wpmedia@aol.com
Program Contact: Walter Perkins
Communities Served: Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park, Lakeview, Brozeville, Chicago Westside
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring, ABE & GED Classes, Literacy
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring
South-East Asia Center
Literacy Program
5120 N. Broadway
Chicago, Illinois 60640
Phone: (773) 989-6927
Fax: (773) 989-6927
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Program Contact: Tien Chau
Communities Served: Edgewater, Uptown, Albany Park
Services Offered: Basic Reading Tutoring, ESL, Full Year Child Care Classes, After School & Summer School Programs Citizenship & Parenting classes
Volunteer Need: ESL Tutoring
UIC Center for Literacy
Family Start Learning Center (FAST North)
Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center
1645 N. California
Chicago, Illinois 60647
Phone: (773) 489-8944
Fax: (773) 489-8967
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Program Contact: Barbara Berger
Communities Served: Humboldt Park, Northside
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring, Family Literacy, ABE & GED Classes
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading & ESL Tutoring
Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Community Literacy Program
5110 N. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60640
Phone: (773) 728-3700
Fax: (773) 728-0497
Email: tim.vu@hnvi.org
Program Contact: Tim Vu
Communities Served: Uptown, Edgewater, Albany Park, Rogers Park
Services Offered: Basic Reading ESL class, EL Civics Class, Health Program, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Two Youth Programs, Homemaker Care Program & Employment Assistance.
Volunteer Need: Basic Reading & ESL Tutoring, Citizenship Examinations, Youth Programs
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