Palmetto Literacy Council

Palmetto Literacy Council is a non‑profit organization in Myrtle Beach, SC. The council offers free or reduced‑fee tutoring for school‑age children and adults who need help with basic reading, writing, and math. Services are delivered one‑on‑one at local Horry County libraries, and the organization serves the broader Horry County area. It holds a perfect 5.00 rating based on two reviews.

Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Palmetto Literacy Council centers its work on improving community literacy. Volunteers provide two hours of weekly instruction using evidence‑based materials and a strength‑based approach. The council’s mission emphasizes trust, excellence, accountability, collaboration, and honesty & integrity, and its volunteers are trained to deliver high‑quality tutoring. Recent initiatives include an English Language Learning program for adults, and the organization partners with local groups to expand its reach.

The council’s office is located on Cannon Rd, just 0.2 miles from 3rd Avenue South. It sits a short walk from the Racepath Community Center and the Robert M. Grissom Parkway, both about 0.3 miles away, and is within 0.4 miles of Racepath Park and the Pipers Pointe neighborhood.

By providing free, personalized tutoring, Palmetto Literacy Council serves as a key literacy resource for families throughout Myrtle Beach.

Services:

• Community Events and Workshops
• Tutoring in Reading, Writing, and Math
• Volunteer Recruitment and Management