New Mexico ranks 50th in literacy. Our low literacy rate affects everything: the economy, health, family stability, children’s educational success. We tackle the problem one reader, one worker, one parent, one grandparent at a time.
Ethos Literacy has provided free tutoring to adults since 2009. The Library of Congress named us a Best Practices in Literacy Honoree. We received an Innovation Prize from the National Literacy Directory for our New Words Writing and Newspaper Project.
We believe that meaningful change begins with community engagement, and we are inviting you to be a Community Partner. Partnership goes beyond a donation. It is an opportunity for you and your employees to use your unique skills and passion to help us directly empower individuals through literacy. Together, we can create lasting change and uplift our entire community.
Ethos Literacy Board of Directors
What We Do
Free individualized tutoring for adults and teens who have left school
foundations of reading and writing beginning and conversational English creative writing pleasure reading
basic math computer literacy
New Words- newspaper publication
Impact
Impact
Educated Workforce Strong Families Career Licensure Life Skills
Pipeline to GED Community College
I had to take a test online to be a volunteer at my church. I scored an 88%. I would not have been able to pass this before I started coming to tutoring lessons.
Flora – Literacy 2nd Year
Since I have been in Ethos Literacy, it has given me the confidence to pursue a different career path and has given me more confidence in myself. I see myself reading a lot more books next year and going for a higher position in my work that I probably would never have explored if I didn’t get the boost of confidence and support.
Jason – Literacy 2nd Year
I started tutoring to learn math for a test I would take to succeed in getting my diploma, so far I’ve learned more than any of the years I was in school thanks to my tutor.
Ameres – Math 1st Year
I remember before I started attending Advanced class, I had the fear of communicating well with people especially facing the crowd. I know with this Advanced Class, I am now able to communicate little by little with people without fear of their feedback.
Bunmi - English Language 1st Year
Annual Event
Short Short Story Contest
A flash fiction writing contest. The challenge: write a 100-word story. Different topics every year.
Writers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 23 other countries have participated.
We award cash prizes and publish winning and honorable mention stories in an e-magazine.
New Words - Newspaper Our Newsletter
Our Newsletter is sent to more than 600 subscribers and posted online
Other Ways to be Involved
Board members build capacity and secure the sustainability of Ethos. We meet monthly and work on projects.
We provide training and support throughout your time as a tutor. We ask for a 10 month commitment. Tutors usually devote 4 - 5 hours a week.
Ways to Be Involved
Contest Judge Introduce Us
We need about 100 people to read and score the story submissions.
Panels of 3 readers score 4 stories. January to March.
Introduce us to your colleagues and civic clubs. We love what we do and we love to talk about it.
Grant Writer Marketing
At Ethos, a committee works year-round on grants. Help us research, write and review grant applications.
Help us get the word out and inform the community about adult literacy. Your skills can help us reach more students, volunteers, and donors.
Fundraising Space
Share your ideas and planning skills. An event? A virtual campaign? We’re open to new ideas.
We serve students all over Bernalililo County. You can help by providing space for a tutor and student to meet.
