Do you know...
An
estimated 14% of the U.S. population and 11% of Marylanders do not read
well enough to understand a newspaper or fill out a job application?
6252 people, 34% of the foreign-born population of Frederick County, have trouble speaking English?
Explore this site to discover ways that you can make a difference.
...What we do
For
more than 45 years we have offered free one-to-one tutoring in basic
reading, writing, and spelling to English speaking adults. We also
provide similar services and small group instruction in conversational
English, reading, writing, and spelling to non-English speaking adults.
We teach approximately 120 adults each year and have approximately 30 students waiting for tutors!
Convoy of Hope
Volunteer to help out on June 2
The LCFC will have a table at this community outreach event. Call the office for more information.
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