WALC is a non-profit, non-sectarian volunteer organization dedicated to teaching people to read, write, and speak the English language. WALC has served Whittier and adjacent communities since 1962.
Second Annual Scrabble Fundraiser October 17,2008 -- see the News page for details.
To provide literacy and ESL tutoring programs for adults and children who are in need of better skills and to train volunteers to perform these services.
Community volunteers do all the tutoring.
The core materials emphasize phonics and are used internationally to teach literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL).
WALC is funded by the City of Whittier, personal donations, local service organizations, fund raisers, membership dues, and grants.
Location: 12911 E. Hadley Street, Whittier, CA 90601
Telephone: 562-698-6598
FAX: 562-698-6598
Mailing address: PO Box 917, Whittier, CA 90608
Electronic mail: walcread@earthlink.net