Greenville Women Giving Awards $97,759 Grant to Augustine Literacy Project of the Upstate
We are honored to announce that Greenville Women Giving has awarded Augustine Literacy Project of the Upstate a $97,759 grant to fund a Program Coordinator. This is a critical new position that will allow us to expand our reach as we celebrate 20 years of service to children across the Upstate.
Demand for ALP tutors has never been greater. Schools continue to face pandemic-related learning loss, and requests for tutors now exceed our current capacity. This grant gives us the foundation to grow sustainably but we still need you.
"This grant from Greenville Women Giving will significantly elevate our capacity to serve more students. The Program Coordinator role will allow us to train more tutors, support more schools and education partners, and reach more children who are at risk of reading failure, especially those experiencing poverty and significant reading delays. We are deeply grateful for this investment in early literacy and in the future of our community's children."
— Denise Ruby, Board Chair, Augustine Literacy Project of the Upstate
Our Impact — 20 Years of Changing Lives
Since our founding in 2006, ALP-Upstate has:
- Trained more than 245 volunteer tutors
- Delivered over 19,000 hours of free, one-on-one literacy instruction
- Provided more than $1 million in high-quality tutoring services
- Currently serves striving readers at 20 locations across the Upstate
We serve students in grades K-3 who are living in poverty and are at least a year behind their peers in reading ability. Our evidence-based, Orton-Gillingham informed approach is proven to strengthen foundational reading skills.
Become a Tutor
No teaching experience is needed. We provide all the training and support you need to make a real difference. You bring the heart. We'll give you the tools.
Tutor training classes are forming now for Summer 2026:
- July class: July 14, 21, & 28
- August class: July 30, August 6 & 13
Training is a three-afternoon commitment. Spaces fill quickly.
Make a Donation
Your gift directly funds tutor training, instructional materials, and books for the students who need them most. Every dollar is multiplied by the hours our volunteer tutors contribute.
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Help us grow by sharing our mission with your community. Every person who hears about ALP is a potential tutor, donor, or advocate for a child who needs to learn to read.
