1985 The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon was incorporated as a non-profit organization and registered as a Pennsylvania Charitable organization. Today The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon has expanded programs and services and has the capacity to serve more than 600 adults each year. In 2009-2010, 200 volunteers donated more than 20,000 hours of their time and talent to help more than 600 adults develop their skills to get and keep jobs, get a GED and transition to training and post secondary education. The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon receives funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education, the United Way of Lancaster and Lebanon County, fund raising events and private contributions. The Literacy Council receives funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Bureau of Adult Basic Education, The United Way of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, grants from foundations, special events and private donations.