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READ Lakeland has been the only free adult literacy nonprofit in Polk County for 30 years. The organization offers one-on-one tutoring for adults in English literacy, math, GED prep, and ESOL – always completely free to the student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Currently, 24% of adults in Polk County are considered functionally illiterate, which poses significant challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ Lakeland serves approximately 100 students each year, with an estimated $500 required per student to cover books, materials, assessments, and tutor training. The organization\u2019s programs are funded solely through community fundraising and donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the nonprofit’s most engaging fundraising events, “Kiss the Pig for Literacy,” is now underway. This fun competition features community leaders and local celebrities vying to raise funds for adult education, with participants earning votes through donations\u2014every dollar equals one vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The candidate with the most votes will earn the honor of kissing a live pig during the Grand Smooch Finale at the Lakeland Country Club on May 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To participate in the fundraising efforts or vote for a candidate, visit READLakeland.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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