SPECIAL FREE BOOK PROGRAMS!
DOLLY PARTON'S Imagination Library
Provides a free hardcover book each month, mailed to the home of children under 5 years
of age. Serves very low-income areas so is not available to everyone.
The PJ Library Program
Phone: 248-205-2534
The PJ Library Program offers the gift of free, high-quality Jewish books each month to
children ages 6 months through 8 years. These books celebrate important aspects of Jewish culture, values and tradition and become cherished bedtime stories for the entire
family to share. Can older kids receive books? Kids ages 9-12 can join PJ Our Way™ to
choose their own free chapter books!
Seedlings Braille Books for Children
P.O. Box 51924
Livonia, MI 48151-5924
Phone: 734-427-8552 x301 800-777-8552
Seedlings Braille Books for Children is a 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated
to increasing the opportunity for literacy by providing high-quality, low-cost braille books to children who are blind and visually impaired. Areas Served: International Age(s) Served: 0-21
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ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES LOCATOR
Discover the hundreds of Adult Education programs and high school equivalency testing
centers located throughout Michigan that are available to help you
FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING
Operation HOPE
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HOPE Inside, Detroit
Fifth Third Bank (Northwest Activity Center)
18100 Meyers
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: 313-506-9192
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HOPE Inside, Detroit
Level One Bank (Wayne State University)
440 Burroughs Suite 522
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-686-3113
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HOPE Inside, Detroit
18445 Cathedral (Cody High School)
Detroit, MI 48228
Phone: 313-683-0629 Eva Torres
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HOPE Inside, Detroit
Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace Hospital)
6071 W. Outer Dr.
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: 313-966-7655
Through HOPE Inside Detroit, Operation HOPE provides complimentary financial literacy
education and empowerment programs designed to foster financial well-being. HOPE In-
side is a unique empowerment model that brings free financial dignity programming to
under-served communities.Clients are counseled on the language of money and work
with an Operation HOPE Financial Well-being Coach to transform established financial
mindsets and develop customized action plans around building their own businesses,
raising their credit scores, buying homes, or simply making better decisions with the
money they have.
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Programs include: credit and money management, home ownership preparedness,
and small business entrepreneurship. Every office holds consumer credit counseling certification, CFPB, FDIC, U.S. SBA, EITC, HUD, and FEMA applications and partner.
Through the HOPE 700 Credit Score Communities initiative, the focus on raising client
credit scores to 700, and thereby bringing financial uplift to communities is at the foun-
dation of all HOPE Inside programming.
Matrix Human Services
Central Office:
1400 Woodbridge
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-526-4000 #1411
EDUCATION CENTER:
Designed to help those in the community without a high school diploma or GED achieve
those accomplishments.
Services available through this Center include:
• 100% Online High School Diploma Program
• Education resources and referrals
COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CENTER:
Services and support designed to assist clients in reaching their personal economic
upward mobility goals.
Services within this Center include:
• One-on-one financial coaching and counseling
• Free credit reports and FICO scores
• Financial capabilities classes
• Tax Prep Assistance (during tax time only)
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Corporate Office:
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #800
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-873-6000
Offers a wide variety of Educational Literacy & Financial Literacy classes with many
locations throughout Wayne County. Also Youth, Summer and After-School program-
ming. See other listing below!
THE PHILIP HOUSE MISSION
30800 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 221
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248-532-0023
Financial Literacy: This class teaches how to achieve personal economic
empowerment by learning how to handle income.
Oaks Village
924 E. 2nd
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-244-5444
Oaks also collaborates with several different agencies to serve as an educational hub.
SERVICES
We offer financial literacy, life skills classes, literacy programsand partner with the
Learning Bank for GED completion.
OPEN
Classes and programs run throughout the year at various times.
Please contact us for class availability.
WHO & COST
This service is free for anyone who needs help with education.
Monroe Community Opportunity Program (M.C.O.P.)
1140 S.Telegraph
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-2775
Homebuyer & Financial Counseling:
Housing Counselors are available to help clients individually to set housing goals,
work on credit and debt issues, develop realistic spending and savings plans, and
create a concrete plan of action to attain their goals. Counseling sessions are geared
toward each client's specific needs and may also include credit counseling, assessing
mortgage readiness, helping to establish healthy financial behaviors, reviewing fair
housing and landlord-tenant laws, among others.
Community Action Agency
400 W. South
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-7861
Who is Eligible?
CAA provides financial management assistance to anyone interested in Lenawee counties.
There are no income eligibility requirements.
Topics for classes include the following:
1. Communication –making decisions with a spouse or partner
who has different priorities/values.
2. Spending
3. Creating a Budget Plan – planning for the household
spending based on the individual/ household priorities.
4. Credit Awareness – including how to make arrangements
with creditors and establishing credit.
5. Predatory Lending – check cashing pros/cons, mortgage
scams, “Buy Here/Pay Here” worth it?
6. Goal Setting – developing realistic goals and sticking
to them.
7. Basic Banking and Investing– provide as needed banking
education.
8. Energy Education – reduce energy cost with simple changes,
including energy audit (as available)
NOTE:
Some of the literacy programs below MAY also, on occasion, offer FINANCIAL LITERACY
courses as well! Also, please look on IMMIGRATION RESOURCES for other agencies that also usually offer English or ESL classes as well as G.E.D. classes!
Tutoring & After-School programs are also listed on this website under
METRO DETROIT & WAYNE COUNTY:
NEW!! EARN YOUR DIPLOMA ONLINE!
Atlas Graduation Recovery Program
Southgate Community School District
Phone: 734-282-2861
Website:
If you are between the ages of 14 and 21 and have never finished high school, this District
has a year-round program to help you reach your goal for getting your high school diploma.
This program has been created to help students get back on the path to graduation.The pro-
gram includes a free Internet-connected laptop, mobile support, multiple layers of support
and an accredited diploma.
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This Center has partnered with Community Care Services to offer a special program for
those with mental illness and their challenges, to finish their G.E.D.
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For Online Enrichment Classes in courses such as career skills, web design, computer
software training, eating healthy for weight loss, stress management, fitness, songwriting,
Italian language, voice-overs and more! Phone: 734-246-4633 #9501
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Asher School / G.E.D. Testing Center
14101 Leroy
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: 734-246-4633
Website:
In Southgate’s GED Prep classes, prepare for the test by reviewing math, social studies,
science, reading, and writing the essay, including grammar and sentence structure. When
you successfully complete your GED Prep class at SACE, you will take the GED Tests at
a reduced rate for the complete battery. If you are especially weak in reading, writing, and/
or math, you may not be ready to take the GED Prep class. Southgate’s Pre-GED class will
help you strengthen your skills.
Eligibility for GED Testing
1. Test-takers must be 18 years of age and and not currently enrolled
in a regular high school or at least 16/17 with proper documentation.
2. Test-takers must have driver’s license, passport, military papers or o
their form of official government (national or foreign) ID that shows name,
birth date, signature, and photograph.
3. No certificates will be issued until test-taker is 18 and high school class
has graduated, unless the individual has graduated from the Michigan Youth
Challenge Program and is 16 years of age.
Detroit Public Schools
3011 Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-240-4377
Adult Education's mission is to strengthen our community by improving adult learner skills for successful long-term employment. Detroit Public Schools Community District’s Adult Education programs offer High School Completion (HSC), General Educational Development (GED),Adult
Basic Education/Pre-HSE (ABE), and English as a Second Language (ESL) at several community sites and schools, including two main Adult Education campuses.
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We provide free classes for adult learners giving them the opportunity to upgrade their academic skills, complete high school, obtain General Educational Development (GED) and other services.
We also provide opportunities at two Detroit Learning Labs for students to receive HSE prepara-
tion. Enrollment is year-round and classes are offered Monday-Friday.
Southwest Housing Solutions
Main Office:
1920 25th Street
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313-841-3727
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Adult Learning Lab
4214 W. Vernor Highway
Detroit, MI 48209
Phone: 313-45108055
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Wayne State University / Harris Literacy Program
8640 W. Vernor Hwy (near Lawndale Street)
Detroit, MI
The lab offers:
- English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) for adults needing remedial training in reading and/or math
- Educational support for those entering college who need remedial help
- Computer instruction and one-on-one tutoring
- Academic and career counseling
- Workplace skills preparation
- Referrals to wraparound services
- Instruction and resources for trainees in workforce development programs
Participants must be at least 19 years old and have a goal of finding employment or improving
their work situation. low-income and unemployed or underemployed. Eligible adults do not need
to reside in Detroit to enroll in the lab. Except for a small registration fee, these services are free
for eligible participants.
LaCasa Guadalupana
4330 Central (1 block South of Michigan Ave.)
Detroit, MI 48210
Phone: 313-268-2325
Offers GED in Spanish. Our next classes start in September. Classes run $65.00 per semester
plus books.That can be more than one class. We offer elementary, middle school in Spanish
in conjunction with Mexico.The GED can be studied by yourself at home. The books can be purchased in all four materials in Spanish and the pre-test to see if you are ready to take the
test is in Spanish and so is the test.
Wayne State University English Language Institute
WSU Harris Literacy Program
351 Manoogian Hall
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-577-7323
The ELI is the ONLY intensive English language program in the metropolitan Detroit area.
ELI's small classes and highly-trained instructors make it possible for students to improve
their English rapidly and effectively.The ELI uses the newest language teaching methodology
and the most up-to-date audio, video and computer technology available.
SER Metro Detroit
Main Office:
9301 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48210-2038
Phone: 313-846-2240
Southwest Location Services:
2826 Bagley
Detroit, MI 48216
- Basic Computer Skills Classes
- Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) Classes
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Eastside Location Services:
15491 Maddelein
Detroit, MI 48205
PROGRAM MANAGER
Laura Fante
Phone: 313-945-5200 #4269
SER Metro provides adult education services, in partnership with the Ford Motor Fund, to community members at two Ford Resource and Engagement Center (FREC) service locat-
ions. The FREC is a community center where people can learn new skills, obtain needed
services, develop new talents and celebrate community.
Detroit Public Library-Parkman Branch
1766 Oakman Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: 313-481-1814
Detroit Employment Services Corporation
Administrative Offices:
440 E. Congress
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-876-0674
Career Awareness and Readiness Equals Success (CARES
A work readiness and career awareness training program with two distinct mode: A school-
based model focused on certain Detroit high schools, including 10th through 12th grade
students & a year-round model focusing on youth 14-21 both in- and out-of school.
School-Based Model
The CARES school-based model includes academic instruction integrated with Career
Technical Education and Work Readiness Training.
Expected outcomes include:
- A Work Readiness Credential
Year-Round Model
The Year-Round Model has a wider audience then the school-based model, focusing on youth
aged 14-21 both in- and out-of-school.
Program elements include:
- Basic and work readiness skills training
- & the Detroit Summer Youth Employment Program
- Follow-up and supportive services
Youth should call the DESC Youth Hotline on (313) 664-5624 for further information
about which programs are the best fit for them.
Detroit Employment Solutions has three One-Stop Service Centers located in Southwest
and Northwest Detroit, and on the East side.
- Samaritan Center 5555 Conner, Detroit 48213
- SER Metro 9301 Michigan Ave., Detroit 48210
- Northwest Activities Center 18100 Meyers, Detroit 48235
We also have numerous neighborhood access points located around the city providing
access to basic job-seeker services, so you can be sure that there is always a facility
close to you.
FOCUS: HOPE
1200 Oakman Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: 313-494-5500 Main
Phone: 313-494-4300 Admissions
Our education and workforce development programs prepare individuals for success when competing for jobs. We offer a holistic approach to individuals looking to jump start their
careers. Our programs are scholarship based and FREE to most students. Eligible candi-
dates must pass a drug screen and take an admissions test to determine math and reading levels for entry.
Wayne County Community College District
Mission:
Wayne County Community College District’s Adult Education Program prepares students to complete/obtain a secondary credential and help gain access to post-secondary education,
training, and support services to succeed in high demand / high wage occupations.
Eligibility:
Participants must be 18 years of age or older to qualify for enrollment in the Adult Education Program at WCCCD. The program provides instruction for students to improve their basic literacy skills in preparation for the completion of their GED.
Application Process:
Each Adult Education Participant is required to complete the college admission application
for enrollment. This allows the participants to begin to become a part of WCCCD setting.
Tutoring:
Tutorial services are available for participants enrolled in the Adult Education Program.
Location of classes:
Downriver Campus
21000 Northline
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 734-374-3229
Classes are held Monday -Thursday from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm & 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Northwest Campus
8200 W. Outer Dr.
Detroit, MI 48219
Phone: 313-943-4000
Classes are held Monday -Thursday from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm & 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Eastern Campus
5901 Conner
Detroit, MI 48213
Phone: 313-922-3311
Classes are held Monday -Thursday from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm & 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Little Rock Urban Institute
8801 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-496-2704 District Contact: Ms. Ilanda Robertson
Classes are held Monday-Thursday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Reading Works Detroit
645 Griswold
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-962-6202
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.
AND PARTNERS:
ACCESS
2651 Saulino Ct.
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.
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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
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.
ProLiteracy Detroit
12300 Morang Dr.
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 child-
ren, family literacy projects.
Siena Literacy Center
16888 Trinity
Detroit, MI 48219
Phone: 313-532-8404
Siena Literacy Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works to improve the lives
of families in northwest Metropolitan Detroit by providing a basic education program for
adult learners. Together with our volunteer tutors, we teach reading, math, computer skills,
and English as a Second Language (ESL). Since 1995, over 600 tutors have helped over
2000 adult learners meet the challenges of their everyday lives. Please browse through our
website to see what Siena Literacy Center has to offer. Siena Literacy Center is a proud to
be part of Dominican Rea Literacy Corporation and is an accredited affiliate of Proliteracy.
St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center (SVSF)
16800 Trinity
Detroit, MI 48219
Phone: 313-535-9200
The Adult GED® Program at St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center is a free, personalized tutoring program that focuses upon helping Detroit area adults (age 18 or older) to becoming more self-sufficient and contributing members to the community and economy, through education. Our
process works, because not everyone learns at the same pace or has the same comprehension capabilities. We help the students to learn, not just pass the GED®.
Community Social Services of Wayne County
Main Office:
9851 Hamilton
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-883-2100
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Dearborn Office:
Garrison Place Office Bldg.
19855 W. Outer Dr. Suite 207 E
Dearborn, MI 48124
Phone: 313-792-9286
Education and Literacy Programs:
Literacy programs serve all learners in an environment where academic success and life
success walk hand-in-hand. Working directly with parents, schools and the community,
CSSWC’s literacy programs seek to assist learners of all ages achieve academic success
and reach their highest potential in life through knowledge.
Available programs include:
- I Know Right (IKR)- Reading Programs
- IKR Reading Intervention Program
- IKR Reading Comprehension Program
- IKR Reading Biz World – Financial Literacy Program
- KR Families Read Every Evening (FREE)
Detroit Job Corps
11801 Woodrow Wilson
Detroit, MI 48206
Phone: 313-852-0300
Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training. At Job Corps, students enroll to
learn a trade, earn a high school diploma or GED and get help finding a good job. To enroll
in Job Corps, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Corporate Office:
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #800
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-873-6000
Offers a wide variety of Educational Literacy & Financial Literacy classes with many locations throughout Wayne County. Also Youth, Summer and After-School programming.
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HOMELESS YOUTH EDUCATION PROJECT:
Through Wayne Metro’s Homeless Youth Education Project, homeless children and youth
of Wayne County receive support, resources, and high-quality educational experiences
that are designed to equal or surpass regular school programs. If you enroll your child in
the program, you can be sure that they will not fall behind in their education and develop-
ment due to homelessness. Also, you too can take advantage of some great programs and
services that can truly help you and your family advance and reclaim independence and self-sufficiency.
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For education professionals, the Homeless Youth Education Project provides specialized
training and technical assistance. If you are a teacher, school administrator, or homeless
liaison, the Project offers services on topics such as:
- Identifying homeless and marginally-housed children
- Developing budget guidelines and appropriate usage of funds
- Coordinating client transportation
- Providing links to other resources to fight homelessness,
- and additional social service agencies
For more information about any of Wayne Metro’s Homeless Prevention Programs.
Downriver Community Conference and Michigan Works Center
15100 Northline Suite 101
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: 734-362-7070
The Basic Skills and Assessment Department of the Downriver Community Conference
provides individualized, self-paced (but guided) instruction to help you obtain your basic
skills/academic goals quickly and effectively.
- National Career Readiness Certificate
- Para-pro Certification Test Preparation
You can study any of these areas in an "open lab" setting, at your own pace,with assistance
as needed provided by a certified teacher or Career Development Facilitator.
Lab hours:
Currently Tuesday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We recommend calling first,
as hours can vary depending on customer volume.
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The ACT WorkKeys assessment, as required for Para-professionals under the No Child Left
Behind Act, or to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, is available for a fee. Key Train,
a self-paced, computerized preparation program for WorkKeys is also available for a small fee.
Our rates are very reasonable. Call for more information.
Basic Skills and Assessment Unit
Phone: 734-362-3455
Located in the Michigan Works! Southgate Service Center, operated by the Downriver
Community Conference.
Romulus Adult Education / Van Buren Adult Education
Romulus High School
9650 Wayne
Romulus, MI 48174 North Side of the building Door 29
Phone: 734-532-1403
Program Director: Renae Gowen
Phone: 734-532-1407
Work Cell: 734-497-0682
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Lead Teacher: Christina Newsome
Email: chnewsome@romulusk12.org
Work Cell: 734-497-4019
Our program is completely FREE! We offer both High School diploma & GED prep classes
at NO COST!
- Classes offered YEAR ROUND at several locations!
- We are available to service adults in the Detroit Metro area!
Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council
Starkweather Academy
39750 Joy
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: 734-589-0011
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 com-
munity and reach their fullest potential in life.
Community Literacy Council
39750 Joy
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: 734-589-0011
The Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council is a volunteer non-profit community organization.The Council provides free one-on-one tutoring or small conversation groups
to adults primarily in the Plymouth-Canton area.
Muslim Family Services
12346 McDougall
Detroit, MI 48212-2708
Phone: 313-366-6800
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National Headquarters
87-91 144th
Jamaica, NY 11435
Phone: 866-354-0102 718-658-7028
Free English classes for beginners & adult learners.
Brillant Detroit
Headquarters Address:
5675 Larkins
Detroit, MI 48210
Phone: 313-483-8992
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Brillant Detroit House:
13800 Eastburn
Detroit, MI 48205
OUR MISSION
Brilliant Detroit is dedicated to building kid success families and neighborhoods where
families with children 0-8 have what they need to be school ready, healthy and stable. We
do this by providing proven programming and support year round out of Brilliant Detroit
homes in high-need neighborhoods. Has a wide variety of locations!
Detroit Hispanic Development
1211 Trumbull
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313-967-4880
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Recognized as one of the Adult Education Centers in Michigan with the highest retention
and test scores, our classes include teacher-led sessions with emphasis on reading, writ-
ing, listening, and speaking.
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Additionally, we offer specialized case management services for students, especially recent immigrants, to help them better adjust to life in Michigan. Funding for this program is provided
by the State of Michigan and National Council of La Raza.
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General Education Diploma (GED) Classes
Students train for the GED examination by learning high school-level principles of mathematics, reading, and writing. Funding and the instructor for this program are provided by Wayne State University, as well as DHDC’s business partners.
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HUD Housing Counseling / Financial Literacy
Counselors certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Department provide housing-related group workshops, one-on-one counseling, and referrals to outside
agencies. Many Latino families in our community do not seek traditional financing for purc-
hasing homes, and there is a great need for housing counseling within Detroit due to econ-
omic downturn, stricter lending guidelines, failing financial institutions, and weakening fed-
eral housing programs.
Zaman International
Administrative Offices:
26091 Trowbridge
Inkster, MI 48141
Phone: 313-551-3994
B.O.O.S.T. Vocational and Literacy Training Program Zaman offers women the opportunity to
break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families by learning job-ready sewing and culinary arts skills and English language literacy.
Detroit Impact Center
9930 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48227-2036
Phone: 313-272-0004
ChangeMakers is designed to build character, improve reading/comprehension skills, provide opportunities for creative expression, social skills, and personal growth. Activities include but
are not limited to:
- Participant Development Plans
LENAWEE COUNTY
Lenawee Intermediate School District
1372 N. Main
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-2108
Variety of programs including career training!
Community Action Agency
400 W. South
Adrian, MI 49221
Who is Eligible?
CAA provides financial management assistance to anyone interested in Lenawee
counties.There are no income eligibility requirements.
Topics for classes include the following:
1. Communication –making decisions with a spouse
or partner who has different priorities/values
2. Spending
3. Creating a Budget Plan – planning for the house-
hold spending based on the individual/ household
priorities
4. Credit Awareness – including how to make
arrangements with creditors and establishing credit
5. Predatory Lending – check cashing pros/cons, mortgage
scams, “Buy Here/Pay Here” worth it?
6. Goal Setting – developing realistic goals and sticking
to them
7. Basic Banking and Investing– provide as needed
banking education
8. Energy Education – reduce energy cost with simple
changes, including energy audit (as available)
MACOMB COUNTY
Chaldean Community Coundation
3601 15 Mile
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Phone: 586-722-7253
CCF is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship Preparation Classes
via Zoom.
Poblo International
35555 Garfield Suite 7
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Phone: 586-477-1530
How We Serve:
At Poblo International Ministries, we offer refugee resettlement assistance,cultural and social assimilation, shelter, English classes, sewing classes, support to persecuted converts, friend-
ship and hospitality, and MORE! Learn more about our non-profit services and how we can help Muslims and other immigrants and refugees in the United States.
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In Michigan, we not only share the gospel, but we also have programs set in place to help the immigrant and refugee population thrive in America. Some of our volunteer services in MI in-
clude: counseling, supporting persecuted converts, helping with refugee resettlement assist-
ance, cultural assimilation, and more. We also have five International Friendship Centers where
missionaries and volunteers teach English, citizenship, and sewing classes.
Chippewa Valley Schools
Chippewa Valley Adult and Community Building
19230 Cass Ave.
Clinton Twp. MI 48038
Phone: 586-723-2050
Lake Shore Public Schools Macomb
St. Clair Shores Adult & Community Education Bldg.
23055 Masonic Blvd.
St. Clair Shores, MI 48082
Phone: 586-285-8880
L’Anse Creuse Public Schools
Pellerin Center
24001 F. V. Pankow Blvd.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Phone: 586-783-6420
Warren Consolidated Schools / Flynn Educational Center
8655 Irving
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Phone: 586-825-2400
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Warren Woods Public Schools / Adult Education
12900 Frazho
Warren, MI 48089
Phone: 586-439-4408
Utica Community Schools & Adult Education
Community Education Center
38901 Dodge Park
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Phone: 586-797-6906 Adult Ed
Phone: 586-797-6960
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Earn a Utica Community Schools high school diploma or prepare for the GED through the
Adult Education Program. Gain valuable workplace and life skills with beginner to advanced
classes in the English as a Second Language Program. FREE morning, afternoon and evening classes.
MONROE COUNTY
Monroe County Intermediate School District
Project READ
1101 S. Raisinville
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-242-5799
Literacy Dept: 734-322-2721
The MCISD collaborates with staff members, service organizations and community
representatives to connect adult learners with literacy services via confidential trai-
ned community tutors. Project READ expands and enhances the abilities of adults
to read and understand in their personal and professional lives.This program is ad-
ministered by the MCISD with financial support provided by community donors and
area businesses, most notably DTE Energy. All calls are confidential.Tutoring ses-
sions are held at public locations such as a library or quiet restaurant.
Oaks Village
924 E. 2nd
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-244-5444
Oaks also collaborates with several different agencies to serve as an educational
hub.
SERVICES
We offer financial literacy, life skills classes, literacy programs and partner with
the Learning Bank for GED completion.
OPEN
Classes and programs run throughout the year at various times. Please contact
us for class availability.
WHO & COST
This service is free for anyone who needs help with education.
OAKLAND COUNTY:
Oakland Literacy Council
2550 S. Telegraph Suite 103
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: 248-253-1617
Locally the Council:
1. Recruits and trains volunteers who meet weekly
with adult students to teach reading, writing, and
conversational English.
2. Provides various tutoring workshops to give tutors
tools for effective tutoring
3. Has available a library with tutoring materials for
various reading levels and interests
4. Provides resources i.e., tutor mentors, tutor trainers,
specialists to answer questions and guide tutors
Centro Multicultural La Familia
35 W. Huron Suite 100
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-858-7800
CITIZENSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES:
We support our community's ongoing personal and professional development through
life skills classes as well as citizenship classes.
LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION:
We offer language interpretation at different agencies including Women's Center at St.
Joseph Hospital. Bilingual staff provides interpretation between pregnant women and
their physician so they can communicate better and have healthier outcomes.
TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS:
1. We translate documents for community members such
as birth and marriage certificates, permission to travel,
and more. A two-week notice is strongly recommended.
2. We also provide translations to business documents,
such as manuals, procedures and surveys.
3. Notary services are also available
LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION:
We offer language interpretation at different agencies including Women's Center at St.
Joseph Hospital. Bilingual staff provides interpretation between pregnant women and
their physician so they can communicate better and have healthier outcomes.
Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC)
Administrative Offices:
363 W. Big Beaver Suite #300
Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-559-1990
Services provided:
- Digital Literacy training
- Career navigation assistance
- Job placement / Job retention
- Support in enrolling in higher education programs
- Other supportive services
BEYOND BASICS
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1504
Birmingham, MI 48012
Physical Address:
18000 W. Nine Mile
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248-250-9304
READ TO RISE TUTORING:
- One-on-One Reading Tutoring (K-12)
- Reading Readiness (lower elementary) / SOAR (9-12)
- Reading Buddies / Leader Readers
LITERACY-ENRICHMENT:
- International Art and Writing
- Mentoring Matters Partners
- Caring for Kids Donation Program
Has a wide variety of schools that participates in this program!
Grace Centers Of Hope
35 E. Huron
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-334-7939 855-HELP-GCH
Education Opportunities:
Every resident in the Life Skills Program takes the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education)
test in order for the staff to create an individualized plan based on the resident's needs.
The Career and Education Center:
Provide many opportunities for residents in the one-year life skills program and for those
in aftercare.
The Career and Education Center:
Provide GED classes for all residents who do not have a GED credential.This program in-
cludes individual online preparation, one-on-one tutoring, homework assistance, and pre-
tests.
The Career and Education Center also offer classes for residents including:
1. Business Communication
2. Computers 101
3. Work Readiness
4. Reasoning Skills
5. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®
For Aftercare residents who choose to go to college, the Career and Education
Center provides assistance with registration, homework, and a place to study.
Career Development
After residents have been in the life skills program for nine months, they begin
to search for jobs.The Career and Education Center provide assistance in ob=
taining a job for life skills program residents and after-care residents including:
- One-on-one resume writing assistance
- Job search assistance and coaching
- Access to internet searching
- Interview practice and coaching
Grace Centers of Hope is an authorized GED Testing Service®
Huron Valley Schools Adult Education / Brooks Center
1000 Hill
White Lake, MI
Phone: 248-676-8398
Huron Valley School's Adult Education offers a wide variety of programs ranging from
High School Completion to Medical Assistant programs.
Rochester Community Schools Adult Ed
Administrative Office:
501 W. University
Rochester, MI 48307
Phone: 248-726-3000
Classes Held At:
1440 John R
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone: 248-726-5950
Utica Community Schools Adult Ed
38901 Dodge Park
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Phone: 586-797-6900 586-797-6901
Troy School District Community Education
1522 E. Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48083
Phone: 248-823-5100
CHURCHILL COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER
707 Girard Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone: 248-588-5050
Community Sharing Outreach Center
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 405
Highland, MI 48357
&
Duck Lake Center
5061 N. Duck Lake
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-889-0347
Educational Assistance by Volunteers:
- Tutoring in core subjects K-12
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Washtenaw Literacy
5577 Whittaker
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-879-1320
Washtenaw Literacy can help you with reading and writing. Our programs will help you
meet your goals. You will meet for two hours each week with a volunteer tutor.
Tutoring is free.
Do you qualify for tutoring?
- I live, work, or volunteer in Washtenaw County
- I need help with reading, writing, and/or math
- I can commit to weekly tutoring for 6 months
If you checked all the boxes, you are eligible for a tutor.
Washtenaw County Community College
Adult Education Plus Transitions G.E.D. Plus!
4800 E. Huron River Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800 Classes now ONLINE!
Phone: 734-677-5006
Basic services include:
- Academic Skills Improvement
- Counseling and Support Services
- College and Job Skills Development
AMERICA READS TUTORING CORPS
University of Michigan Outreach
1024 Hill
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-3310
Phone: 734-647-7801
The Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning, the Office of Financial
Aid and the School of Education formed the University of MI America Reads Tutoring Corps. America Reads employs approximately 100 University students to serve as literacy tutors to children in grades K-5 each year in Detroit and Ypsilanti schools. Every child receives indiv-
idualized attention, along with packs of free, brand new books to build a home library.
The Neutral Zone
310 E. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-214-9995
Time: Monday through Thursday, 3 – 6 p.m.tutoring Our dedicated quiet space, accompanied
by tutors and snacks, provides the ideal study environment. Drop-in or call in advance to re-
quest a tutor who has knowledge in the subject area of your need. FREE.
Manchester Community Resource Center
710 E. Main
PO Box 433
Manchester, MI 48158
Phone: 734-428-7722
- We can connect you with financial coaches
- We have volunteers to assist with reading, writing,
and financial literacy
