How You Can Help

Mason County Literacy depends on individuals, community organizations, and the business community for resources to sustain its important programs. We invite and appreciate your donation of volunteer time, financial support, and other contributions.

You can contribute resources in any or all of the following ways:

Financial Support: Help us continue our free and high-quality adult and family literacy education programs through a personal, tax-deductible donation by:

  • Mailing in a check addressed to MCL, P. O. Box 2529, Shelton, WA 98584
  • Bringing your donation into the office. We are located at 133 W. Railroad Avenue, at the corner of 2nd & Railroad in downtown Shelton.
  • Ways to Donate Online:
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Shop online and donate at the same time!!!

Shop on-line at www.Maatiam.com and tell your favorite store to make a contribution to Mason County Literacy. By using the Maatiam website a number of your favorite web stores will make a donation to Mason County Literacy. You can get more information at their web site FAQ. This service is at no cost to you or Mason County Literacy.  To begin your philanthropic shopping experience, go to www.Mantiam.com.  Create an account on the Maatiam website or participate anonymously.  Choose Mason County Literacy as your charity, and then choose the store where you want to shop.  For a tutorial click here.
Donate directly through the Network for Good: Click on the following link then type Mason County Literacy in the [Charity Name] field and choose Washington for the [State] then click on the Search button: Donate Now.
 

 

Volunteer Time: There are many ways you can participate! Volunteers are sought for:

  • tutoring adults in reading, ESL, math, and writing.
  • working in the community technology center.
  • preparing/organizing instructional materials.
  • helping in the family literacy programs.
  • assisting with clerical, reception, and/or data entry; planning parties; designing marketing materials.
  • organizing our library, weatherizing the office, plant care, office cleaning, scrapbooking, and participating in fundraising activities.

Please click here for Online Volunteer Form

Other Resources:

Office Supplies: Pens, pencils, yellow pads, white or colored copier paper, art materials for kids, manila folders, tape, sticky notes, etc.

  • New Children’s Books: To help low-income children build their personal libraries.
  • Equipment: Newer computer components (Pentium 4 and up).
  • Auction Items: Donate art, jewelry, plants, and other specialty items to our annual silent auction at Spring Spell-e-bration.
  • Food: Prepare baked goods, fruit & vegetable trays, ice cream cones for special events to honor students and volunteer accomplishments.

Let us know if you can help out or want more information, staff at masoncountyliteracy dot org.

Please click here for Online Volunteer Form

 

In the heart of downtown Shelton
Mason County Literacy
P.O. Box 2529
133 West Railroad Ave.
Shelton, WA 98584		 Phone: (360) 426-9733
Fax:     (360) 426-9789
Email: staff at masoncountyliteracy dot org
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