Our mission is to teach literacy skills in English to empower adults for successful engagement in the home, workplace, and community. York Literacy Institute (YLI) traces its origins to the early 1970s, when a group of dedicated community volunteers saw the...

 At York Literacy Institute (YLI), the adult education program is more than just a classroom—it’s a space where confidence, curiosity, and personal growth take center stage. As part of the program, YLI offers classes focused on improving math skills. Guided by...

  Now in its 34th year, the Buck A Book® Reading program inspires students to embrace reading while raising critical funds for literacy initiatives. For two weeks in January, over 1,400 York County students read 8,974 books and, together with our sponsors, raised...

  Francine teaches English as a Second Language and Civics at York Literacy Institute (YLI) to help adults prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test. With over 30 years of teaching experience, she emphasizes the importance of a supportive classroom environment. She...

  York Literacy Institute (YLI) is proud to honor Alice Muldrow, Vice President of Human Resources at Doceo, as the York Literacy Institute 2025 Bea Blatner Volunteer of the Year. Alice has volunteered with YLI for the past 10 years, first serving on the Fund...

  Our Annual Celebrate Success event took place in December at the Out Door Country Club in York. The event was a heartwarming recognition of the many individuals whose contributions have propelled the organization forward, as well as a celebration of its adult...

The Literacy Empowerment Campaign (LEC) is York Literacy Institute’s (YLI) annual fundraising campaign. It provides for immediate needs such as operational and program costs to maintain literacy services that are not otherwise sponsored by foundation, endowment, or...

On Saturday, October 18, York Literacy Institute hosted its highly anticipated “Heroes and Villains: SUPER POWERED” event at MarketView Arts in downtown York. Presented by WellSpan Health, the evening brought together community members for a celebration of creativity,...

Meet Margaret, an inspiring adult learner who has bravely stepped into the digital world. Her journey began when she found herself struggling to use her phone. She reached out to the York County Agency on Aging for advice. This led her to York Literacy Institute’s...

This week marks National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, an initiative aimed at raising public awareness of the importance of adult education and the positive impact of family literacy. Let's examine the significance of literacy and its impact on individuals...