This report describes the formation of the Literacy Coalition of Harrisburg, which sought to allow for the pooling of resources, elimination of service duplication, and establishment of a referral system. Chapter I focuses on activities prior to submitting a grant proposal and includes correspondence. Chapter II covers writing and submitting the grant proposal. Chapter III outlines design of the coalition, including establishing operational ground rules, coalition members, detailed information on their agencies and groups, establishing a system of referrals, getting the word out to the social service community, delegating responsibilities within the coalition, and training the advisory council to manage the coalition and plan for the future. Sample forms are provided. Chapter IV describes the various public relations activities in detail: mass mailings to social service groups, speaking engagements and displays, brochure, getting the business community involved, newsletter, and mayor's press conference on literacy and other press coverage. Copies, examples, or samples are provided. Chapter V contains a summary of perceived accomplishments and problems and recommendations for avoiding problems, followed by evaluations by coalition members. Appendixes include literature from the Business Council for Effective Literacy, Inc., and selected literature on forming a literacy group. (YLB)