Gary, Indiana · A Reading City
Helping Gary Read, Learn, and Thrive
The Gary Literacy Coalition connects people, programs, and volunteers so every neighbor has access to literacy — at every age, on every block.
Find your path
I Need Literacy Help
Find programs, tutoring, and books — privately and respectfully.
Get startedI Want to Volunteer
Share your time to help a neighbor read and learn.
Get startedI Want to Donate
Give the gift of reading to Gary families.
Get startedI Want to Partner
Connect your organization to community literacy.
Get startedOur Mission
Making Gary a Reading City
"The Gary Literacy Coalition, Inc. supports, promotes, enhances, and coordinates the accessibility of literacy opportunities, thus making Gary, 'A Reading City.'"
Awareness
Promote the importance of literacy to health, economic development, and family well-being.
Connect
Connect learners and volunteers with the right programs and services.
Support
Provide programs and materials that strengthen literacy skills.
Resources
Secure the resources needed to grow and expand literacy programs.
Programs
Find a Program
Program statuses below reflect the latest information we have. Contact us to confirm current availability.
Reach Out and Read–Gary
Pediatricians share books and literacy guidance at well-child visits, connecting families to reading from the very first checkup.
Learn more SeasonalLearning Partner Mentoring Project
One-on-one mentoring matches trained community volunteers with learners building reading confidence at their own pace.
Learn more SeasonalRead Across America
An annual celebration inviting the whole community to read aloud together and discover the joy of books.
Learn more SeasonalProject R.E.A.D.
Reading Enrichment And Development — ongoing literacy support helping learners strengthen core reading skills.
Learn more SeasonalAuthors' Row
Showcasing local authors and diverse stories that reflect Gary's own community, voices, and experiences.
Learn more SeasonalFinancial Literacy Day
Practical workshops connecting financial know-how with reading confidence so families can navigate money matters.
Learn moreWhy It Matters
Literacy Touches Every Part of Life
Reading is more than books — it's health, work, family, and independence.
Health
Strong reading skills help people understand prescriptions, appointment instructions, and health information. Literate communities are healthier communities.
Employment
Reading opens doors to better jobs, job training, and steady income. Literacy is a foundation for economic mobility across a lifetime.
Family & Children
Children whose families read together build larger vocabularies and stronger school readiness. Reading at home shapes the next generation.
Digital Life
From applying for jobs to paying bills online, digital literacy is essential. We help neighbors build confidence with everyday technology.
Our Impact
Building a Reading City, Together
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Families Served
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Books Distributed
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Volunteers & Partners
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Give the Gift of Reading
Your gift puts books in hands and hope in homes
Every donation connects Gary families to reading programs, books, and tutoring. Here's what your gift can make possible.
$100
Stocks a reading corner with new children's books
$500
Supports a season of mentoring for young readers
$1000
Funds a community book distribution event
Prefer to give monthly? Visit our donate page for recurring giving options.
Partners & Supporters
Standing With Gary's Readers
Our community partners help make literacy possible across Northwest Indiana.
Our community partners will be featured here. If your organization supports GLC, contact us to be listed.
Contact UsStay Connected to Gary's Reading City
Get program updates, event invites, and stories from our community.
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Looking for reading help for yourself or someone you love? We'll connect you — privately and respectfully.