Wins an Award!
LVR wins the inaugural “Connie Haendle Affiliate of the Year Award” from Literacy Volunteers of America and is is named…
Time to Move
With the need for more space, LVR moves from 50 West Main Street to 75 College Ave.
Site Expansion
LVR opens a satellite location in Brockport. The first Hilton workshop attracts 25 participants.
Self Incorporation
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester incorporates as an independent organization and separates from United Church Women. The first annual meeting takes…
First LitBits Published
The first issue of LitBits, a newsletter to support trained tutors, is published.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester Founded
United Church Women of Rochester, under the direction of “Queenie” Zuehlke, setup the first “Each One, Teach One” workshop and…
Literacy Volunteers of America Founded
A Syracuse group led by Ruth Colvin and affiliated with the United Church Women of Syracuse found Literacy Volunteers of…
Retirement Announcement
Executive Director, Robert (Bob) Mahar, of Literacy Volunteers of Rochester (LVR) after 17 years has announced that he will retire…
100 Years of Literacy Luncheon
On May 2, 2019, LVR held the 100 Years of Literacy Luncheon at the Country Club of Rochester. At the…
Fourth Executive Director Starts
Charles Reaves becomes Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, Inc.’s fourth Executive Director. “Charles has dedicated his life and work to serving…