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ReadWest, Inc.
is a non-profit literacy agency providing one-to-one
tutoring by trained certified volunteers, FREE OF
CHARGE. ReadWest is an Accredited Affiliate of
ProLiteracy America.
Sixteen standards of quality are continually achieved
to maintain ProLiteracy accreditation.
Since its inception ReadWest has provided over 3,500
adults with literacy services and is expanding to meet the
growing needs of our community. ReadWest has served Rio
Rancho for 18 years!
ReadWest Mission Statement
ReadWest believes that the ability to read and write is
essential to economic self-sufficiency and personal well
being. ReadWest exists to increase literacy skills for adults
as the means of achieving basic survival skills, parenting
skills, employability and job skills, citizenship, and further
education.
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Director's Letter |
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Hello everyone,
Being the
director for a non-profit literacy agency is full of rewards.
Illiteracy is a quiet problem in our community but it affects
all of us. ReadWest assesses, counsels and provides tutoring
for adult students learning basic literacy, such as reading,
writing and math, and learning English as a second language.
ReadWest
Students are the bravest, brightest and most amazing group of
adults I’ve had the privilege to meet. They are everyday
people who are challenged with basic survival issues such as
reading medicine labels, completing job applications,
maintaining or advancing in their employment, or participating
in their children’s education. Low literacy often results in
families living in poverty. ReadWest strives to provide its
students with basic literacy and English skills needed to
improve their employability, parenting and life skills. We
provide a safe environment and hope to each student entering
our facility.
ReadWest
appreciates its 100+ volunteers who perform this valuable
service to its students. They are making an impact on
illiteracy in our community through volunteering and we
provide a fun, loving, and supportive environment for them.
We value each volunteer and are grateful to not only have them
a part of this agency, but as a part of our lives.
If you are
looking for a place to contribute and a place that you can be
proud to be a part of, you are more than welcome to join the
fun at ReadWest.
Thank you for checking out
our website and thank you for caring in your special way,
whatever it is you are doing for someone else.
Susan Ryerson
Executive Director |
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Staff |
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L to R. Maggie Gray-Adult Literacy Program
Coordinator, Dana Whiteturkey-Volunteer Librarian, Pattie
Taylor-Office Assistant, Susan Ryerson-Executive Director,
Mark Ryerson-Volunteer Tutor & Handyman, Johnnie Griscott-Office
Volunteer,
(not pictured) Angela Marquez, Student Coordinator and Jane Grenier-Office Volunteer, |
Susan Ryerson, Executive Director ( email)
Maggie Gray, Program Coordinator ( email)
Angela
Marquez, Student Coordinator (email)
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Board of Directors |
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Michele A. Cappel, President
Heather Phillips, Vice President
Ben
Wakashige, Treasurer
Yvonne Post Wise, Secretary
Carol DuPaix
Allen K. Thomas
Marten Griego
Maria
Benson
Lori Hoffman
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Funding |
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ReadWest receives funding from The United Way of Central New
Mexico, The New Mexico Coalition for Literacy (NMCL) and
Dollar General. The
remaining funds are generated from donations and fundraising
efforts by the ReadWest staff, family and friends in the
community.
The cost to train and support a tutor is close to $150.
The cost to provide instruction to a student is close to
$250. ReadWest staff is comprised of three part-time employees
who work diligently to recruit and support the tutor/student
teams while continually reviewing and providing excellent
literacy programs. If you are unable to tutor, donations are
appreciated!

ReadWest is enrolled in the Albertson’s Community
Partners program. Last year Albertsons gave over
$5,600,000 to organizations because of loyal supporters.
There is no cost to get involved and we will benefit
greatly with your help.
Contact ReadWest at
readwest@earthlink.net
to get a keychain card for more convenience.
Federal Employees -
CFC# 67678
ReadWest is a participant of the 2007
Combined Federal Campaign. If you are a federal
employee, please choose ReadWest as your designation.
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