Building stronger communities,
one connection at a time.
The Rotary Club of Downers Grove unites community leaders for friendship, service, and impactful giving. We raise funds to support local nonprofits, empower future leaders with scholarships, and contribute to global initiatives. Through fellowship and action, we transform lives in Downers Grove and around the world.
Stories of Service
Literacy DuPage
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Laurice Hoffman, Literacy DuPage, explained how they empower adults, families and communities through literacy. Serving the most in need Literacy DuPage helps adults achieve their goals through accessible and customized tutoring in English. Laurie highlighted the wonderful relationships she has built since 2005 when she started tutoring adults. The need is great. In DuPage County 128,000 (14%) speak sub-par English.
You can change a life by becoming a tutor. Get to know Literacy DuPage via 60-minute virtual meet and greet. Receive 15 hours of training. Schedule weekly tutoring with your adult learner. No teaching or foreign language experience needed. Literacy DuPage will train you.
The people volunteering with the Downers Grove Rotary are some of the best I’ve ever met, and I’ve come to think of them not only as colleagues but as friends and family