Vision:
Every New Yorker is Literate
Mission:
To establish and support adult literacy services in communities across
New York State.
Our Guiding Principles and Core Values
We believe that:
- Everyone has
the capability to learn.
- Our statewide
network of dedicated volunteers is the lifeblood of our work.
- Providing hope,
making a difference—one person at a time—is the basis
of what we do.
- Our work will
be accomplished in a respectful, non-discriminatory and confidential
manner.
- Our programs
and services should be innovative and cutting edge.
- The mutual process
of teaching and learning is strengthened by the passion for literacy;
the joy of reading.
Grand
Strategies
- Assure LNY related
literacy services in every county of New York State by 2012.
- Create a network-supporting
strategic reserve fund by 2008.
- Develop and implement
a more efficient, consistent and accountable service delivery system.
- Implement a consistent
ROI outcome-based reporting system.
Strategic
Goals 2007-2010
A. To empower, strengthen
and support the affiliates (network) of New York to deliver effective
adult literacy programs.
B. To passionately
advocate and increase public awareness and support for a literate New
York.
C. To be a high-performing,
well-managed organization - with a strong infrastructure.
D. To increase cooperative,
collaborative efforts on behalf of Literacy New York.