Eagle Physicians is a local, independent, physician-owned health care network with 11 offices throughout Guilford County. Eagle Physicians is committed to long-term, consistent health and happiness for each patient.

Ecolab is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection control products and services. With over 26,000 employees and customers in 160 countries, Ecolab is committed to supporting the communities where they do business to benefit their economic and social vitality.

Kayser-Roth Corporation was instrumental in Reading Connections' formation, providing our initial $25,000 start-up grant in 1990. Kayser-Roth is a leader in the apparel industry with state-of-the-art facilities in North Carolina and Tennessee. Kayser-Roth Corporation is committed to integrity, creativity, passion, collaboration, and open communication.

Lincoln Financial Group has been serving the financial needs of customers across the U.S and the United Kingdom since 1905. As a concerned corporate citizen, the company's Foundation has sustained a strategic philanthropic program to improve the quality of life in the communities where their employees live and work.

Moses Cone Health System is a multi-hospital system with a range of outpatient services designed to provide care for Piedmont residents throughout all stages of their lives. More than 7,400 employees work throughout the Health System to improve the health and well-being of patients. Moses Cone has been a dedicated sponsor of our Scrabble Challenge for years.

VF Corporation is the world's largest apparel company. VF associates around the world support and embrace core values such as integrity, empowerment, ethical behavior and respect for others. All of these are reflected in the powerful commitment VF brings to the communities in which they work and live. VF has been a major sponsor for our annual Scrabble Challenge for several years.

The mission of Volunteer USA Foundation is to inspire a spirit of volunteerism to make our communities stronger. The Foundation was founded in 2007 and since then has supported activities to improve the lives and futures of families, for generations to come. We are grateful to the Volunteer USA Foundation for their support of our Family Literacy Academy.

American Express Foundation supports United Way programs that serve communities where American Express has a major presence.  Locally, American Express has been a major supporter of Reading Connections to promote literacy throughout Guilford County.

The Bryan Foundation supports Reading Connections efforts to expand faith-based community partnerships through its annual grant-making process.

The Cemala Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 by Martha A. and Ceasar Cone II to continue the family tradition of commitment to enhancing the quality of life of the community. The Foundation is a long-term supporter of Reading Connection's literacy efforts.

The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro manages and distributes charitable funds to organizations throughout the Greensboro community. It is a charitable organization dedicated to strengthening the community for present and future generations. The Community Foundation promotes philanthropy, builds and maintains a permanent collection of endowment funds, and serves as a trustworthy partner and leader in shaping effective responses to community issues and opportunities.

Dollar General provides information on literacy services offered by local affiliates, and provides a vehicle for referring potential students to programs.  Dollar General awarded a $9,800 grant to Reading Connections in 2005 to support its adult education programs.

The High Point Community Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to strengthening the community for both present and future generations. Their support for our program expansion has strengthened the community's ability to provide basic literacy services for adults in High Point and improve the quality of life for our students and the entire community.

Born of the vision, foresight and generosity of Sigmund Sternberger, the Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation, Inc. is committed to improving the quality of life of residents of Guilford County, North Carolina. Support from the Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation enables Reading Connections to provide high quality literacy instruction to native residents and immigrant adults in Guilford County.

Toleo Foundation provides support to Reading Connections through its annual granting process.

The Weaver Foundation supports activities and causes that benefit the greater Greensboro, NC area. The Weaver Foundation is a long-term supporter of Reading Connections' activities to strengthen adult literacy in Greensboro and surrounding communities.

The Junior League of Greensboro, North Carolina, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Junior League partners with Reading Connections through financial support and volunteer activities.

The Employment Security Commission provides services for North Carolinians searching for a job or seeking unemployment benefits. Reading Connections receives referrals from offices in Greensboro and High Point for individuals seeking to improve their basic literacy skills or get a GED.

Greensboro Public Library strives to provide free and equal access to information, foster lifelong learning and inspire the joys of reading.  The library system partners with Reading Connections to promote literacy and to meet specific barriers and needs as they are identified.

Guilford Technical Community College provides access to lifelong learning opportunities for personal growth, workforce productivity, and community service. GTCC serves all the diverse segments of Guilford County's population, delivering quality educational programs and services, through partnerships with business, community groups, and other educational institutions.

Joblink assists individuals in their search for a job, and provides education and training needed to enhance employability. Reading Connections maintains partnerships with Joblink offices in Greensboro and High Point.

This website was developed so that every resident can find the literacy, career and technical education programs available in our twelve-county region. There are great programs offered by local organizations and our community colleges in every county including Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties.

Search this online database to find the program that is nearest and right for you. Programs include Pre-K, K-12, GED, English as a Second Language, Adult and Family literacy programs and numerous opportunities in career and technical education.

The Piedmont Triad Partnership is devoted to marketing the 12 counties of the Piedmont Triad for business expansions and relocations.Through a WIRED grant, the Piedmont Triad Partnership supports an innovative workplace literacy program conducted by Reading Connections in the High Point Regional Health System. This program helps entry-level employees improve their basic skills and advance within the HPRHS career ladder, improving turnover and employee morale while providing valuable skills and training for employees.

As part of its Newspapers in Education program, the News & Record contributes five complimentary copies of its daily paper to Reading Connections for use by its students and tutors in their lesson plans.

Reading Connections updates its own website by using the Intellogy content management system.

Providing web site design and development work for this website.  Contact Steve Vest at 336-723-4788.

Reading Connections is a member agency of the United Way of Greater Greensboro and receives approximately one-fourth of its annual funding from money that is raised during the United Way’s annual workplace campaign.

In 2002, Reading Connections was accredited by ProLiteracy Worldwide, the oldest and largest nongovernmental literacy organization in the world.