Adult Literacy Advocates (ALA) is a Capital Area United Way Community Partner that has provided education programs in the Baton Rouge area since 1966. ALA provides a variety of classes to help our students achieve personal, work and family goals by improving their literacy skills. As a community group, we also seek to increase economic development and the overall quality of life in Greater Baton Rouge through helping others further their education to become more productive, qualified workers, neighbors, friends and family who can contribute to our community, state, and nation.
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ALA celebrates Women's History Month throughout March by focusing on the contributions
of America's Women to the history and growth of our nation and our lives.
of America's Women to the history and growth of our nation and our lives.
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Sacagawea Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman on the Lewis & Clark expedition, was vital for her translation skills, plant knowledge, and peaceful presence, saving crucial journals when a boat capsized and even getting a river named after her. Sacagawea was born circa 1788 in what is now the state of Idaho, was kidnapped as a child, married a French trapper, traveled with her infant son, and later settled in St. Louis, becoming a significant figure in American history. |
Advocates for Literacy 2026
Advocates for Literacy are those benefactors whose significant donations
help ALA to fulfill our mission.
We are grateful for their support and encourage you to support them in return.
help ALA to fulfill our mission.
We are grateful for their support and encourage you to support them in return.
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