Who We Are

​Kern Literacy Council was established in 1966 and is a 501(C)3 Nonprofit Organization.  Our mission is to empower individuals to improve the quality of their lives through literacy education. The Literacy Council has a staff of three and has the motto of "Small, but Mighty."  

The organization has an average of 70 volunteers each month who donate more than 15,000 hours each year, teaching a variety of subjects and programs.  The Kern Literacy Council now serves adults and children - Services are virtual at this time.

What We Do for Kern

​Kern residents are able to receive free tutoring from one of our trained tutors, both on-site and via Zoom.

KLC can help you learn to read, write, do math, pass your GED exam, prepare you for your citizenship test, and teach you reading strategies to use with your children! Call us at 661-324-3213 or email info@kernliteracy.org

As a nonprofit organization, Kern Literacy Council appreciates gifts of time and treasure. Gifts of all sizes are always welcome.  It costs approximately $500 per student for a full year. Gifts of $500 qualify more individuals for membership in Leaders for Literacy.

Staff
Ian Anderson
​​Executive Director
Ianderson@kernliteracy.org
Gina Arriaza
Program Coordinator 
garriaza@kernliteracy.org
Melina Hernandez
Assistant Program Coordinator
Alyssa Enriquez
​Administrative Assistant
adminasst@kernliteracy.org

Board of Directors
Jared Crabtree, President
Katy Perez, Vice President
Christina Blaine, Secretary 
Jameson Shepard, Treasurer
Rita Sluga, Past President
Pearl Daley
​Vernon Harper
​Tina Posey
​Valorie Sill