Edythe Abdullah chaired this study which examined the problem of functional illiteracy in Jacksonville, resulting in a new Literacy Coalition and increased community awareness of literacy issues, and led to Mayor Peyton's focus on improving literacy in the community.

Results from Advocacy efforts:

• Literacy Coalition created.
• Common definition of literacy adopted.
• Increased community awareness and efforts to improve literacy.
• Mayor Peyton’s focus is improving literacy in our community.