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
COABE 2022: “What a Digital Literacy Program Can do for Your Community”
This week, Program Director Jen Eaton and Digital Literacy Coordinator Lisa Roe presented “What a Digital Literacy Program Can do … Read More
From the Desk of… Lam Bui
Lam Bui is the newest addition to the Literacy Rochester team, joining in March 2022 as Digital Literacy Coordinator, with … Read More
Literacy Rochester Match Story: John and Johnny
One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.” – Seneca This quote … Read More
Student Story: Ahmasa Mohammad
Ahmasa Mohammad is a 48-year-old single parent of an 8-year-old daughter who came from Afghanistan to Rochester in November of … Read More