Become a Sponsor
Literacy DuPage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering free, personalized tutoring to help low-income adults achieve their life skill goals. We work with learners who are building basic English skills or reading below a 9th-grade level, many of whom face barriers such as limited transportation, childcare needs, or demanding work schedules.
When adult learners improve literacy, they unlock possibilities to shape their future, support themselves and their family, and engage in their community.
We offer multiple sponsorship opportunities to align with the values of your organization.
Annual Sponsor - sustain our core operations and mission year-round.
Event Sponsor - elevate your visibility in the community while advancing our mission.
Program Initiative Sponsor - support our mission while highlighting the program you
Your support will help provide essential training and resources for tutors and learners, complementing grants and other funding sources. Your unrestricted gift will include named recognition associated with these opportunities.
Download our Sponsorship Packet
Who needs assistance?
According to the 2023 American Community Survey, DuPage County includes:
54,309 adults who do not have a high school diploma.
88,836 individuals who speak English “less than well”.
70,756 residents living in poverty (poverty threshold for a family of four is $31,200).
Additionally, children of parents with low literacy skills have a 72% chance of achieving only the lowest level of literacy when they become adults, creating a cycle of illiteracy and poverty that can span generations.
Each year, approximately 215 trained volunteers provide one-to-one, learner-centered tutoring to over 275 adults. Tutor/Learner pairs meet at public libraries for up to two hours a week. Learners work on skills that help them read, write, speak, and understand English, navigate healthcare, support their children’s education, enhance employment opportunities, and confidently handle daily life—like calling 911, talking with teachers, or reading to their children.
Your sponsorship will support:
Program Development and Expansion - Enhancing our curriculum and expanding our reach to underserved communities.
Tutor Training and Resources - Ensuring our volunteer tutors are well-equipped with the latest teaching methodologies and materials.
Learner Services - Providing learning materials and access to technology for our learners.
You will make a difference!
Your sponsorship will help adult learners achieve greater self-sufficiency and become active participants in the community.
Your support will be prominently acknowledged in our marketing materials, website, social media channels, and at our community events, ensuring visibility and recognition for your generous contribution.
“I just celebrated the 20 year anniversary of the first student I tutored. We kept in touch. I worked with him on passing TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and then his GRE to get into graduate school at University of Illinois Chicago. Today he is a licensed architect working in Chicago and has designed buildings in Saudi Arabia, Jamaica, Israel, Kazakhstan and the U.S.”
“I arrived from Ukraine, and my goal is to become a medical assistant. I have been working with my tutor to master the medical terms I need to pass my certification test. We also practice job-seeking and interview skills. I study while taking care of my two-year-old son.”
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community.
If you have additional questions or would like to become a sponsor, please contact Kristin Chmiel, Executive Director, at kchmiel@literacydupage.org or 630-384-9340.