Love Literacy

Love Literacy is a tutoring service in Winston-Salem, NC, dedicated to increasing literacy achievement for students with the greatest need. The organization serves children in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County through targeted literacy programs, including the Augustine Literacy Project® and the Read Write Spell initiative. It works with students, tutors, educators, schools, and families to address systemic literacy challenges and close the educational opportunity gap. Love Literacy emphasizes equity, community engagement, and research-informed practices, with a mission to mobilize partners and advocates committed to literacy as a foundation for student and community success. The organization operates across multiple school sites in the region and has a 5.00 rating based on customer feedback.

Founded in 2001 with six tutors at South Fork Elementary School, Love Literacy began as a single program and has since expanded into a community-wide effort. It is guided by a clear set of values: hope, informed practice, innovation, community, and humility. The organization’s leadership includes an interim executive director, a director of education, early literacy managers, volunteer coordinators, site coordinators, and staff supporting programs, fundraising, and community partnerships. The advisory board includes individuals with deep roots in education, equity, and nonprofit leadership, reflecting the organization’s commitment to inclusive governance and sustained impact.

Love Literacy maintains a strong public presence through well-documented information, including detailed mission, vision, and values statements, staff and board profiles, and public reports such as its 2025 Annual Report. The organization provides transparent data on literacy outcomes in Forsyth County, including disparities in reading proficiency by race, income level, and grade. This level of detail supports its work in identifying and addressing systemic barriers.

Love Literacy’s focus on equity and community-driven solutions is deeply rooted in the needs of Winston-Salem’s students, making it a vital resource in the city’s ongoing effort to ensure every child can read.

Services:

• Community Impact Dashboard
• Family Support
• Reading Matters
• Strategic Partnerships
• Volunteer Tutoring