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Stay connected with what’s happening at Community Literacy Centers (CLC). This page shares the latest announcements about new partnerships, funding and grants, program updates, staff milestones, and our monthly newsletter. Together, these updates reflect how your support is helping adults in our community build stronger futures through literacy, language, and education.

Latest News

Read about CLC media coverage and press.

Literacy Can’t Wait (February 2, 2026)

A proposed Oklahoma bill would hold back third graders who don’t pass literacy tests—highlighting the importance of early intervention. But it also reveals a deeper issue: many children struggle because the adults in their lives never had access to strong literacy support. Read story

 

“When adults improve their literacy skills, the benefits ripple through entire families,” said Sharron Jackson, CEO of Community Literacy Centers.
Catching literacy challenges early matters—but it’s never too late. Investing in adult literacy strengthens families, improves student outcomes, and helps break generational cycles.

CLC and Mercy Health Literacy (January, 2026)

Through a partnership with Mercy Health Oklahoma, CLC is participating in a community-based Health Literacy initiative designed to improve patient understanding, medication safety, healthcare navigation, and digital access. The Mercy Health Literacy program serves adult learners facing reading and language barriers, and can increase patient confidence, improve understanding of Mercy instructions and services, and strengthen engagement with primary and preventive care. This Health Literacy program aligns with CLC’s mission to support Adult literacy in Oklahoma County. 

AT&T Contributes $50,000 to Community Literacy Centers to Help Adults in OKC Boost Their Tech and Literacy Skills (January 22, 2025) 

Announcements

Our latest updates, developments, programs and resources.

2026 Private Reserve is April 9!
Private Reserve is CLC’s annual fundraising gala. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved at a corporate level and purchase a sponsorship, or buy tickets and enjoy a date night that supports adult literacy. Whether bidding in the private auction, purchasing a trip of a lifetime, or applauding our students and award recipients, you’ll come away better for it. More info 

Newsletter

Read our monthly newsletter, Connect. Learn. Change., for information about Community Literacy’s impact on our students and the Oklahoma City metro area.  To subscribe, join our email list, below!