Empowering lives through literacy.
We provide free one-on-one tutoring and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to help North Idaho adults improve their reading, writing, and English skills.
Our approach
At The Literacy Project of North Idaho, we believe every adult deserves the power of words to read a prescription, help with homework, or chase new dreams.
Get Involved
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Low-Literacy Tutoring
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ESL Programs
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Volunteers
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Events
How We Make a Difference
One-on-One Tutoring — Free and Focused
Individualized instruction is designed to meet each learner’s unique goals. Our trained volunteer tutors provide confidential support that builds skills and confidence, one step at a time.Proven Learning Methods
We also offer structured small-group classroom sessions for our English language learners, using research-backed curriculum from ProLiteracy. It’s a system that works, empowering adults to succeed at home, work, and in their communities.Educator Partnerships
We collaborate directly with schools, libraries, and adult learning centers to align our support with local educational needs, creating a seamless path for adult learners at every stage.Community-Powered
Fueled by passionate volunteers and generous donors, we are a grassroots movement helping adults overcome literacy or language barriers and build brighter futures.
Literacy Facts
More than 36 million adults in the U.S. struggle to read and write at a basic level.
But every time one of them takes a brave step forward, everything changes.
✓ A parent reads their child a bedtime story for the first time
✓ A worker earns a promotion and provides more for their family
✓ A neighbor votes with confidence and makes their voice heard
This is about more than literacy. It’s about dignity, opportunity, and the power of hope.
Join us, and help rewrite the story, one life at a time.
Meet our team
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Kat Gilmore, MA
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Kyle Rutley
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Amy Corbett
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Nicole Frens
“…I felt like I couldn't do the normal task everybody else could do, and the stress was unbelievable and would literally make me sick. We found the adult literacy program, and it changed my life! I can now do all the things I see everyone else doing…”
— Actual LPNI Learner
Walk, Run, Read! Our annual 1-mile/5K/10K fundraiser supports our free literacy & ESL programs. Join us September 20th at the CDA City Park to walk, run, or sponsor a participant—every step helps adults and families gain vital reading skills.