Indeed, literacy is much required for the economic development as well as the individual and the community well-being. It opens doors to more educational and employment opportunities, thus enabling people to pull themselves out of poverty and underemployment. After all, it is highly important the individuals expand their knowledge and learn new skills in order to come at par with the change. Various people have a hard time reading a newspaper, filling out a work application or understanding a lease. Unfortunately, majority of people do not have those literacy skills that are much required.

Apart from this, adequate literacy skills help you maintain better health as they can understand and interpret the health information much effectively. Thus, literacy helps you in exchanging the ideas, thus engaging in dialogue in a more innovative and productive way.
Being a non-profit organization, The Literacy Council aims at offering literacy skills to the adults, children as well as families. It includes various programs ranging from one on one tutoring, English as a Second Language classes, computer classes and READy to Learn. This organization is in dire need for the volunteers who can exhibit a true passion for reading, thus making a difference in the lives of individuals. These volunteers can help by tutoring an adult learning or reading with a child.

Volunteering and donating to The Literacy Council, Betty G Mackie Raleigh always aims at helping people to become successful in their lives. She personally feels that a small contribution from her behalf can make a difference.

Pertaining to her professional career, Betty G Mackie Raleigh is a highly acclaimed Technical Writer having more than 30 years of experience under her belt. She started her career as a trainer in English language & literature and writing at B and D training services. Now she is serving as a professional technical writer. She has great expertise in writing brochures, manuals, newspaper articles, and grant writing; and has gained significant experience as a professional technical writer.

About Betty G Mackie Raleigh
Betty G Mackie Raleigh is a seasoned professional who has worked as a writer, health insurance agent, designer, business consultant, and medical administrator. She attended the North Carolina State University and is a UNC Charlotte graduate in English literature. Later, she attended East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and obtained a degree in Liberal Arts. She is happily married to Chris Donovin, who is a licensed and certified physician assistant. She is also a soccer enthusiast and loves to travel in and around the United States.