About Us

The South Baldwin Literacy Council was established in 1985 as a volunteer-based, non-profit organization. SBLC serves a 750-square-mile area in South Alabama, from I-10 South to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the Fish River near Mobile Bay, east to the Florida line. SBLC is incorporated as a 503(c)(3) non-profit organization. The activities of the Council are managed by a 16-member volunteer Board of Directors, which meets monthly. The office is staffed by a Executive Director, Lynda Folks, assisted by Tracy Walter.

SBLC is proud to be a United Way agency (since 1986). Additional funding comes from a state video rental tax, which was passed thanks to the efforts of State Representative Steve McMillan. SBLC also holds two annual fundraisers, MAGNOLIA MADNESS, usually held in the spring and the MAGNOLIA HOLIDAY GALA held in December. Tickets are sold for the events, which include entertainment, book sales, silent auctions, and delicious food. Be sure to check our calendar for the dates and details of these events.

SBLC is also grateful for the many businesses, civic groups, churches and individuals who support our efforts with their donations.

The Northern and Western parts of Baldwin County are served by other literacy councils, and SBLC was instrumental in the formation of the Baldwin Literacy Coalition in 1999, in order to better serve the literacy needs of Baldwin County. Representatives of North Baldwin, Eastern Shore and South Baldwin Literacy Councils meet on a regular basis in order to discuss matters of mutual interest.

SBLC maintains an extensive library of audio, video and written materials for use by tutors and learners. The Council has also published an illustrated version of the Alabama Driver’s Manual for low-level readers, which is accompanied by an audio tape. A computer lab with a variety of software is also available.

SBLC can now be found on Facebook and our calendar of events can also be found at Google Calendar.

South Baldwin Literacy Council

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