Mission Statement
The mission of Literacy Programs of New Jersey (LPNJ) is to enable adult, native speakers of English, and those whose native language is not English, to acquire the necessary basic skills in reading, speaking, and writing English, thereby empowering them to participate more fully in the daily tasks of family, school, job and community.
Vision Statement
To be the leading provider of free adult literacy services in New Jersey and to be widely recognized by virtue of our values, programs and success.
Definition of Literacy
Skills that enable people to communicate in English.
Strategic Direction
Literacy Programs of New Jersey will meet the literacy needs of the adult population by providing:
♦ Free, individually-tailored programs with positive, measurable outcomes
♦ Quality, cost-effective small group programs
♦ Leadership on literacy issues
♦ Program-driven workshops for the literacy community
♦ Heightened responsiveness to literacy issues/needs among policy makers, funders, the media, business and others.
Literacy Programs of New Jersey will serve as the comprehensive resource for literacy by:
♦ Providing direct services to individuals
♦ Providing referrals, as necessary
♦ Placing special emphasis on serving the literacy mission of the public libraries and enhancing the value of the yearly assessment
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Board of Directors
Judith
Mansbach, Co-President
Director
Edison Public Library
Gail Slobodien, Co-President
Marketing Specialist
Infinite
Computer Solutions
MaryEllen Firestone, Vice President - Development
Director
East Brunswick Library
Cheryl Morton, Vice President - Programs
Jacqueline Strat, Treasurer
CPA, CIA
Ann Carron
Teacher
Michael P. Flanagan
Sr. Staff Consultant
Verizon
Lois Ruffin
Macy's
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STAFF
Maria Nelson
Development Director
maria@lpnj.org
Melissa Cohen
Program Coordinator
melissa@lpnj.org
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