The pandemic has had a negative impact on several organizations across the country, including literacy programs. Laclede Literacy Council Director Carol Barsby tells us that Laclede Literacy and the Literacy program in Greene County are the only ones left in the surrounding area. She said the online programs will help serve those who need help from the Literacy Council….

 

Barsby said they hope to get financial support from the other counties…

 

Barsby said that they hope to open the Laclede County office full time after the first of the year, and soon after be able to offer in person, one on one tutoring.