READING EMPOWERMENT FOR ADULTS IN DICKSON COUNTY
EIN 87-3042038 · Adult Education (B60)
What they do
Reading Empowerment for Adults In Dickson County Provides Adult Literacy, ESL, and High School Equivalency Instruction Through Trained Volunteer Tutors. The Organization Offers Individualized and Small-group Instruction to Adults Seeking to Improve Reading, Writing, and English Language Skills, As Well As Prepare for High School Equivalency Completion. Instruction is Tailored to Each Learners Goals, Creating A Supportive and Flexible Learning Environment That Promotes Educational Achievement and Increased Independence. In 2025, READ Served 31 Adult Learners, Including 14 English Language Learners (ESL). Eighty-one Percent (81%) of Participants Achieved At Least One Personal or Academic Goal, Demonstrating Measurable Progress In Literacy, Confidence, Communication, and Daily Functioning. Four Students Earned Their High School Equivalency Diploma. Many Participants Also Reported Greater Confidence Navigating Everyday Tasks. This Work Was Made Possible Through The Service of 28 Volunteer
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They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.
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SUSAN HASLEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ANN GAYLA-FERBEEMEMBER
ARRITA SUMMERSMEMBER
CHARLIE ISAACSTREASURER, VICE CHAIRMAN
DAWN HUTTONMEMBER
DOUGLAS STEWARTMEMBER
HEIDI FAULKSSECRETARY
JASON BETTSMEMBER
MARY COLLINSMEMBER
MELISSA DUKECHAIRMAN
RANDY BRISONMEMBER, TECHNOLOGY
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2022
- Location
- PO BOX 1212, DICKSON, TN 37056-1212
- County
- Dickson
- In care of
- Susan Hasley
- Primary officer
- Susan Hasley, Executive Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Adult Education (B60)
- IRS tax category
- Adult Education