About Us

UVOL is at the grassroots level, bringing together educators, college students, actors, and volunteers from all walks of life, each providing their enthusiasm, unique style and input and sharing their love of reading which radiates to the students and individuals that they tutor.

Every person has their own reading style and tempo. United Voices of Literacy tutors are trained to meet the student at their level of reading and comprehension and work with the student to improve upon the weaknesses to strengthen all areas of literacy skills.

We SEE each and every student participant!

  • S= Support students in readership and leadership activities.
  • E= Engage students with reading content.
  • E= Encourage students to exceed reading levels.
 

There are 7 different Learning Styles:

  • Visual: Using pictures and images.
  • Aural: Using sound and music.
  • Verbal: Using words, both in speech and writing.
  • Physical (kinesthetic): Using movement, rhythm and touch.
  • Logical: Using logic, reasoning and systems.
  • Social: Learning in groups or with other people.
  • Solitary: Working alone and use self-study.
Traditional schooling mainly uses linguistic and logical teaching methods. As a result, students who excel using these learning styles and techniques are categorized as “bright.” Those who adapt more readily to the other learning styles often find themselves categorized as “slow.”

The Beginnings

Reading is an important skill in human interaction. We take for granted a skill, which for many is as effortless as walking. For others, lack of that essential skill is a matter of great stress and duress in their life. Volunteering with youth organizations, Leah Sayles realized that some clients struggled in completing paperwork. She discovered that an alarming number of those clients struggled with basic reading skills. Together, with a group of concerned individuals, she founded United Voices of Literacy to assist individuals in reading and comprehension.

The Mission

United Voices of Literacy (UVOL) is a Los Angeles based grass roots nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. We provide enhanced community support to underserved individuals by creatively empowering them with essential skills for personal and professional development through literacy education. Through collaborations, we provide individuals with the tools to lead, starting with their ability to read.

The Vision

UVOL believes that every person deserves to be literate. Our desire in improving literacy is to provide a light on the pathway for those seeking expression of their unique voices. Through the provision of specialized programs, UVOL seeks to develop the character of each and every person that enters the program.

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Reading Events

We have organized over 55 reading events in different locations of Los Angeles to motivate kids and parents in developing a “Daily Reading Habit”

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Mentors & Tutors

Over 100 mentors & tutors have joined our events and programs to inspire reading literacy habits.

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Years of Experience

UVOL has assisted youth, teen and adults improve their literacy skills.

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Award Events

We generously recognize the hard work of the students, parents and volunteers.