Company Profile

Company Description:

 Who are we?

1. CBAL is the Columbia Basin and Boundary region not-for-profit literacy organization. We work closely with libraries, schools, colleges and other community partners to create healthy learning communities.

What do we do?

2. CBAL partners with community organizations to develop, promote and deliver services to help citizens of all ages improve their literacy skills, and engage in life-long learning.

What benefits do participants get?

3. Adults, families, children, and youth in CBAL literacy programs improve their English language, reading, writing, numeracy, computer and workplace skills. Improved skills increase confidence and community involvement.

What makes CBAL unique?

4. CBAL is respected locally, and beyond, for our leadership in community-based literacy programs. We recognize the uniqueness of each community we serve.

5. Our 16 community coordinators, serving 77 communities in the Columbia Basin and Boundary region, design programs to meet specific, local needs. CBAL provides them with an administrative structure, a strong communication network, professional development opportunities, and regular regional meetings.