Membership Information
641 W. Lake St.
Suite 200
Chicago, IL
60+
member organizations
providing literacy services at every level, from early childhood literary arts through adult learning.
14
meeting rooms
named after books, equipped with WiFi and A/V equipment, and holding 2-100
people apiece.
38,000
sqft of
offices, workspace, social lounges, flex desks, meeting spaces,
and conference facilities.
Chicago Literacy Alliance
presents Literacenter,
North America’s first shared
nonprofit workspace
devoted to the cause of literacy.
This first-of-its-kind landmark provides literacy organizations in all stages of development with exciting, creative, and affordable space; a full slate of events where members can connect with experts and each other; and an ever-growing network of support and resources to empower collaboration.
10
resident members:
Working In The Schools (WITS), Open Books, Kids Like Us, Infiniteach,
Tutoring Chicago, Hooray Learning, Literacy Works, Cabrini Connections,
Chicago HOPES For Kids, and Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition.
5
Literascooters
for getting around the space and meeting fellow collaborators.
20+
programs
each month, including expert mentor hours, topic info sessions, book clubs, member meetups, and more.
Divvy bikes Clinton El stop (Green/Pink) Metra station (Ogilvie) Bus stops Parking garages Zipcars
Literacenter is located in the
thriving West Loop, convenient
to every kind of transportation...
and cuisine.
Described by many as the hottest part of town, our West Loop neighborhood is known for its transportation, food, drink, social venues, and startup spirit.
We’re ready to make it famous for literacy too.
In recent years, the West Loop has acquired a reputation as Chicago’s best neighborhood for eating and drinking, and we know why: no other part of the city is so densely packed with critically acclaimed restaurants and bars.
Michigan Avenue
February 2015
Literacenter’s member spaces
include open seating, flex desks,
resident offices, meeting rooms,
and the LitLounge.
LitLounge
4,000 sqft Microwaves, refrigerator, freezer, FoodRoom machines, and coffee •Couches and chairs •
TVs, movie screen, projector, and XBox 360
• Board game library
• Foosball and shuffleboard
12
13
6
7
1
11
2
3 4
9
5
10
14
IT*
CCLC KLU TC CC CLA CHFK HL LW CLA CC IW CLA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 1011 The Catcher In The Room Roomeo And Juliet Ethan FRoom
The Brothers KaRoomazov Roombin Hood
FRoomkenstein Roomona Quimby A Room Of One’s Own Roombow Fish Goodnight Room
12 13
Roombinson Crusoe Swiss Family Roombinson 14 A Room With A View
CHFK Chicago HOPES For Kids
HL Hooray Learning
LW Literacy Works
CCLC Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition
KLU Kids Like Us
CC Cabrini Connections
IT Infiniteach
TC Tutoring Chicago
CLA Chicago Literacy Alliance
DISCOUNTED
SERVICES
Chicago Literacy Alliance
members get access to a wide
array of ongoing programs,
local deals, and
discounted services.
EXPERT MENTOR OFFICE HOURS
One-on-one discussion times with experts in finance, strategy, publicity, and more.
BROWN BAG LUNCH SESSIONS
Weekly panels, presentations, and info sessions on trends in literacy, education, marketing, and business operations.
SOCIAL EVENTS AND GATHERINGS
Book clubs, movie nights, Beer & Board Games meetups, XBox 360 / Rock Band
tournaments, in-house art shows, etc. 70-80% discount at Staples 10% discount at Open Books $65 Divvy memberships 30% discount at Brooklyn Boulders 15-25% discount at
Big City Crossfit 20%
off membership at
Sat Nam Yoga 15%
discount at
West Meets East Acupuncture ...and more on the way Accounting Grantwriting Insurance IT / Help Desk Legal Payroll Photography Press / PR Public Speaking Social Media Telecommunications Videography
via AT&T, Aqueity, Back Office Cooperative, Chicago Transom, and Founding Kit
LOCAL
DEALS
There are three types of
Chicago Literacy Alliance
membership: Classic,
Enhanced, and Resident.
Classic
Enhanced
Resident
$250 / year
$2,500 / year
$5,000 / year
$20 printing credit
per year
Storage locker rental
at $25/month each
Use of conference
and meeting rooms
at hourly rental rates
Literacenter access
from 9am-5:30pm,
Mon - Fri
$125 printing credit
per year
One free
storage locker
Free
use of conference
and meeting rooms,
reservable
up to 90 days
in advance
Option to rent the LitLounge
24-hour Literacenter
access every day
$250 printing credit
per year
Five free
storage lockers
Free
use of conference
and meeting rooms,
reservable as far in
advance
as desired,
including the LitLounge
24-hour Literacenter
access every day
Private office / cube
(additional monthly rate)
Programs, expert mentor hours, and social events Access to discounted services and benefits Use of shared open workspace and kitchen areas Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
Mail and package receipt Listing on the CLA website
Participation in CLA interest groups Access to CLA’s online member portal Listings on Literaseek
Promotion on CLA’s social media and communications
All
memberships
include
Membership is
by organization
and can include as many team members as the
organization wishes. One keycard is included
with membership. Additional keycards
Literacenter’s reservable
meeting spaces are outfitted
with WiFi, glassboards,
and A/V equipment.
Room
Capacity
Number
of Rooms
Available
Rooms
Classic
Members
Enhanced
and Resident
Members
1-4 people
7
FRoomkenstein Roomona Quimby A Room of One's OwnEthan FRoom Roombow Fish CyRoomo De Bergerac
Roomeo And Juliet
$10
/ hourFree
5-10 people
5
Goodnight Room Roombin Hood The Brothers KaRoomozov
A Room With A View The Catcher In The Room
$40
/ hourFree
40+ people
2
Swiss Family RoombinsonRoombinson Crusoe$50
/ hourFree
The LitLoungemay be rented after hours and on weekends by special arrangement.
Resident Members: Free Enhanced Members: $160/hr
In total,
our 60+
members reach
more than...
14,400
pre-K children184,000
K-8 students2,000
high school students
240,000
parents and families
1,000
ELL/ESL students
7,000
teachers
...every year.
Our members power
literacy at every level, from
early childhood through adult.
I think the real value is all of us
under one roof. I know we are
going to have conversations as
we see each other in the hallway.
It also feels really good to come
to work and there's a bookstore
downstairs. It sets the right
tone; it sets the right culture.
This feels like home to us,
not like an office space.
Brenda Palm Executive Director, WITS
“
Literacenter gives us the
opportunity to collaborate with
those who are in a similar space
to us. Not only are we meeting
new people and sharing new
ideas, we are sharing resources
and opportunities.
Katie Hench CEO, Infiniteach
