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​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.


​From Our Clients

“Finding ALA was a must.  I had become frantic thinking it was too late for me.  I have a future now.   Life is so much brighter.  I’m learning – who would have thought!  I’m not just sliding along, not just coming in through the back door, but really learning.  ALA not only teaches us about knowledge, but self-worth also.      Now I wake up knowing that I’m going somewhere and that I have a lot to give of myself.”
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Upcoming Events:

​20th Annual Author Event
featuring
Susan Mustafa
and Charles J. Ballay
authors of
​Blood Moon Over Bohemia


​Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Main Library on Goodwood, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.
A book signing and reception will follow the authors' presentation.

To order tickets, purchase sponsorships, or find more details for the event, please follow the Tickets and Sponsorship button below, or the  Author Event 2026 tab at the top of this page.

You may also call us at 225-383-1090, or email us at: [email protected]
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​We look forward to having you join us!
​​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.
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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.
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