Student Spotlight: Ian and Ryan
Ryan and Ian are brothers – two out of three triplets – who have recently completed every assessment offered through … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Maria
Maria Petosa joined our Monroe County Digital Literacy Team in April 2022 as a volunteer at Frederick Douglas Community Library. … Read More
Student Spotlight: Mary
Mary has dedicated herself to preserving her family tree, creating her own Family Book. Like many Black families, Mary is only … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa
Lisa has been a volunteer tutor since 2017, and has tutored three different students in that time. “Reading is the … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Dave
Dave first volunteered with Literacy Rochester in 2019. In the past three years, he has tutored four students in reading … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Catherine
Catherine is a Digital Literacy Volunteer in Ontario County. Though born in Philadelphia and living in Pittsburgh before moving to … Read More
Legacy of Literacy: “I’ve Met ‘Syracuse!'” (November 1969)
In the November 1969 edition of Lit Bits, Literacy Volunteers of Rochester Director Nancy Oster described a meeting with “Syracuse,” … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: David Ayres
When David finished his six years in the US Army Reserve, he needed something else to occupy his time. He … Read More
Annual Awards & Recognition 2022
On Saturday, June 18, Literacy Rochester held our Annual Awards & Recognition ceremony, presenting five awards to individuals and organizations … Read More
From the Desk of… Abby Holloway
Abby Holloway is the newest addition to the Literacy Rochester team, joining in May 2022 as Program Assistant. Abby is … Read More