Green Bay Non-Profit Offered Free Dyslexia Tutoring
Local families can access one-on-one reading support for children at this volunteer-run clinic.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Special Needs
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Founded in 2018, the non-profit clinic On the Mark provides free, specialized reading tutoring to children in Green Bay. The clinic currently serves 70 students through a team of approximately 20 volunteer tutors.
Why it matters
By operating on a donation-based model with only a small registration fee, the clinic aims to remove financial barriers to essential literacy support. This service addresses a widespread need, as one in five people have some form of dyslexia.
The clinic requires a one-time $25 registration fee, after which ongoing 50-minute lessons are free. While 70 children currently receive support, the waiting list exceeds 100 people, resulting in a wait time of approximately two years.
The players
On the Mark
A Green Bay-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible, donation-supported dyslexia tutoring services.
Pat Shafer
The founder who established the On the Mark dyslexia clinic in 2018 to assist local students.
The details
Tutors utilize structured, one-on-one instructional methods designed to help students decode words and improve reading fluency. The clinic operates out of the basement of Union Congregational Church and relies on volunteer efforts to sustain its mission of helping children learn to read without cost barriers.
Timeline
Pat Shafer founded the On the Mark clinic in 2018.
The status of the clinic was reported on October 11, 2026.
The Home Front
This clinic reflects a broader community-based approach to addressing the learning needs of the one in five people who experience some form of dyslexia. Local initiatives like this are filling service gaps where traditional public or private options may remain out of reach for some families.
If you are seeking support for a child, you should contact the clinic to understand their current registration process and requirements. Families should prepare for a potential wait time of up to two years when planning educational support for their children.
The takeaway
The clinic demonstrates the importance of dedicated volunteer-led support in providing specialized education to local families. Parents interested in these services should verify the current status of the waiting list with the organization directly.
Further reading
For additional resources on managing learning differences, visit the Special Needs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WLUK.
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