Ep.#137: Patricia Butts, Lee County Literacy Coalition

We sit down with Patricia Butts from the Lee County Literacy Coalition to unpack what adult literacy really means and why it shapes jobs, health, money, and family life. We also share how free tutoring works in Lee County, plus a fun fundraiser that helps keep these programs open to everyone. • the coalition’s mission to grow adult and family literacy across Lee County • one-to-one tutoring for reading, writing, math, and GED preparation • ESL classes and an ESL book club that builds confidence through practice • family literacy workshops that strengthen reading habits at home • financial literacy, health literacy, and digital workplace literacy for real-life needs • the Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee as a fundraiser and awareness event • common misconceptions about adult learners and the real reasons people fall behind • simple ways to volunteer, sign up for services, and meet in person or online www.LeeCountyLiteracy.org334-705-0001