About The Literacy Council of Central Alabama

Central to our organizational values is human flourishing, the concept of helping others live fulfilling and meaningful lives to reach their full potential. Human flourishing is significantly enhanced when individuals from diverse backgrounds are treated fairly and feel fully included in an organization.

Human flourishing has its roots in Aristotle’s eudaimonia, which roughly means humans thrive when they are best able to realize their potential. The Sustainability and Health Initiative for NetPositive Enterprise at Harvard University identifies six domains of human flourishing, all consistent with TLC’s mission:

• Happiness and Life Satisfaction
• Mental and Physical Health
• Meaning and Purpose
• Close Social Relationships
• Character and Virtue
• Financial and Material Stability

At the heart of these values are identity and belonging. We are all made of many identities, the things that make us who we are. Identity goes beyond just race or gender; it also includes class, education, religion, sexual orientation, language, physical and intellectual ability, age, and many other factors that contribute to personhood. We are committed to the essential worth of every person and providing inclusive spaces where they can safely flourish.