Expanding the Scope of Literacy through Partnerships
Literacy Volunteers began over 50 years ago based on the concept of “Each One Teach One.” The program was based … Read More
Ruth Colvin, literacy pioneer, 101 years young
To Family & Friends, Happy New Year & Happy Holidays! I’m now 101, well into the three digit numbers. I … Read More
Rick & Olga
DONATE HERE When I joined the LVR Board, I also became an LVR tutor. As rewarding as it is to … Read More
Brain Game Breaks Record
Congratulations to Phillips Lytle LLP, winner of the 2017 Brain Game. The team toughed out serious trivia questions and bested … Read More
Trivia in Pursuit of Literacy
LVR Announces 2017 Brain Game Rochester, New York. This fast-paced and high-stakes annual trivia game draws teams from across the … Read More
Building Blocks for Literacy
“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” —Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis … Read More
Adult Education & Family Literacy Week
Adult Education & Family Literacy Week (September 24-30, 2017) reminds us that literacy plays a vital role in the educational … Read More
New York’s Literacy Problem
A total of 3.4 million New York State residents are either functionally illiterate–reading below the 5th grade level—lack a High … Read More
International Literacy Day
This year, International Literacy Day (8 September) will be celebrated across the world under the theme of ‘Literacy in a … Read More
I Truly Believe
My name is Alejandra Céspedes and I have been a Board member of Literacy Volunteers of Rochester for the last … Read More