Ozark Literacy Council

Are you interested in volunteering at Ozark Literacy Council? Come and learn about our volunteer opportunities from tutoring, clubs, and other opportunities that support adults in NWA in accessing affordable and accessible English language learning programs and resources.

We have an orientation scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th from 5:30-7 PM. Hope to see you there!

Sign up by filling out the volunteer interest form on our website: www.ozarkliteracy.org/volunteer-interest-form

Have questions, email us at [email protected] or call 479-521-8250

We are excited to share that OLC will have a fundraiser night with Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Friday August 28th.

Join us for an exciting game of Northwest Arkansas Naturals vs. Frisco RoughRiders (Texas Rangers).

The game starts at 7:05 PM (with gates opening at 5:45 PM). There will be post game fireworks!

For every ticket purchased through our link, $6 will go directly to benefit OLC!

Reserve your ticket by August 26th through the link:
www.gofevo.com/event/OzarkLiteracyCouncil

Important reminders:
- Each ticketed fan is allowed to bring in one (1) clear bag and/or a small clutch purse and one (1) clear unopened bottle of water.
- There are cashless concession stands
- There is cashless parking adjacent to Arvest Ballpark: $6 plus tax per car

We are running a 2 day evening Financial Literacy Course courtesy of New York Life Insurance Company !

This course will take place on August 11th and 12th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at our building on 2596 N Keystone Crossing in Fayetteville, AR 72703.

Build a strong and stable financial future by learning about topics from budgeting, savings, credit/debt, and paying for college!

Not our student yet? Start the enrollment process at www.ozarkliteracy.org/enroll

Tune in with us tomorrow for our first ever "Intern Takeover" on Instagram!

Ozark Literacy Council's intern, Megan, will be posting on Instagram via stories and reels throughout the day, highlighting a day of her life in the OLC community.

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It's August, which means it is that time of the year where we team up with Adventure Subaru to share books with the community in Northwest Arkansas. We'll be filling up Little Free Libraries with many of the books that the community has kindly donated to us.

At OLC, we believe that community changes lives, and we are committed to providing free literacy resources to all in NWA. Little Free Libraries provide an accessible and affordable platform to do so.

If you would like to participate in this initiative, you can stop by OLC and we will provide you with some books to fill a Little Free Library near you. This is also a good opportunity to sort through your own books that you are done reading at home. Take a photo and tag us on social media!

Find a Little Free Library near you at https://littlefreelibrary.org/map/

Introducing our summer intern, Megan! We have been so grateful to have Megan join our community. With a passion for supporting our students, she has made learning fun, engaging, and accessible to many adults in Northwest Arkansas! Megan will be doing an Instagram takeover on Tuesday, August 4th, so be sure to tune in to see a day in the life of our intern and a behind the scenes look of our programs. Check out Megan's bio below:

"Hello, my name is Megan Lucas. I am Chicana born and raised in Fayetteville Arkansas. I am a rising junior at Berea College in Kentucky, currently working as a summer intern for the Ozark Literacy Council (OLC) team. I am studying accounting with the ultimate goal of helping minority and low-income families grow their financial and English skills to expand their opportunities.

My dedication to this mission stems from a deeply personal place: watching my own family face financial and literacy constraints that limited their opportunities. Because of this lived experience, I am deeply committed to breaking generational cycles. As a teacher and multifaceted team member, I love growing alongside my students and helping them gain confidence in both financial literacy and English proficiency."

Be sure to follow us on instagram at: () www.instagram.com/ozarkliteracy

Community changes lives! Serve your community through AmeriCorps at OLC!

Serve through September 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027

Receive a modest bi-monthly stipend and an education award

Teach English Language classes | Tutor English language learners | Recruit and Train volunteers | Share OLC stories

You can find more information about the position and how to apply at: www.ozarkliteracy.org/staff

Ozark Literacy Council's Free online English class is back every Friday starting August 14th!

ELL Beginning and Low Intermediate will meet Fridays from 5:30-6:30 PM. Hight ELL Intermediate/Advanced will meet Fridays from 6:30-7:30 PM

Fill out our student interest form at www.ozarkliteracy.org/enroll

Have questions? Contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling (479) 521-8250.