We are planning a community literacy summit on
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at InspireU Discovery Center (521 Felix St.) in downtown St. Joseph.
More info coming soon! Reservations will be required.
Designed for educators, business leaders, nonprofit directors, civic officials, and community advocates, the summit will convene stakeholders to develop a shared vision for literacy success in St. Joseph. This half-day summit will include round-table discussions, networking, presentations, and workshops.
Raise Awareness: Highlight the urgent need to improve literacy rates in St. Joseph, sharing local data and national best practices.
Mobilize the Community: Engage businesses, civic groups, and faith organizations as partners in advancing literacy.
Build Partnerships: Connect schools, libraries, nonprofits, and community leaders around a common literacy action plan.
Secure Investment: Inspire philanthropic, corporate, and government support to sustain long-term literacy efforts.
A community-endorsed action plan with clear strategies for improving student and adult reading proficiency.
Commitments from local organizations (schools, businesses, civic groups) to participate in and fund literacy initiatives.
Formation of working groups/committees to implement tutoring programs, book access initiatives, and parent engagement strategies.
Increased public understanding that literacy is not just an education issue, but a community-wide responsibility and opportunity.