L O W L I T E R A C Y: THE SCOPE & IMPACT ... More than 60,000 adults in our region do not have the language or literacy skills they need to thrive. Cape Fear Literacy Council provides free and confidential instruction to adults who have educational goals that are personal, academic, or job-related. Our services include one-on-one tutoring and small classes for Adult Literacy and ESL (English as a Second Language) students seeking to improve their reading, writing, math, and language skills. O U R M I S S I O N ... To provide personalized education so adults can transform their lives and contribute to a stronger community. O U R V I S I O N ... A community in which all adults have the language and literacy skills they need to succeed.