Many businesses actively seek good relationships with the communities where they operate. Communities – and their businesses – thrive when residents are literate and economically self-sufficient. Supporting adult literacy can enhance a company’s reputation in the community, attract positive publicity, and strengthen the community.

This document describes some philanthropic reasons for getting involved in adult literacy and can demonstrate the value of such an investment to your colleagues. Adult education organizations also can use this as a recruitment tool when approaching potential business partners. To share it with others, print the PDF version (170KB).