LVORC Newsletter – Spring 2013

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) is expanding its presence and literacy services in the community by taking over the literacy work of the Albany office of Literacy New York Greater Capital Region. Anyone who might like to be a literacy tutor or to volunteer in any way is welcome to join a Volunteer Opportunities Information Session on Saturday, December 12th, 9:30-10:30 a.m. via Zoom. To register, contact mhellerlvorc@aol.comor call 518 244-4650.

LVORC is offering in-person tutoring, testing, intake, etc. with specific safety requirements in place. We can also continue remote instruction for the time being.  Tutors and learners can choose the type of instruction that suits them at this point in time.

All students, visitors and volunteers will be required to make an appointment before coming to the office. Please call (518) 244-4650 to schedule an appointment.

All will be informed when setting up the appointment of the requirements that include wearing a face covering, using hand sanitizer, having temperature taken, completing a health screening, and signing in before meeting with any staff or using any spaces (resource room, conference rooms).

We ask for your full cooperation in following these guidelines for the safety of all.

Thank you – together we can continue to make a positive difference during these difficult times. Be safe and stay healthy!

With your help, LVORC can continue to provide free literacy services to adults and children in Rensselaer County and nearby communities. Contributions in any amount are always welcome. Checks can be made payable to LVORC and sent to LVORC, 65 First Street, Troy, N.Y. 12180. Donations can be made by using the link on this website at any time. Thank you!

Shop for the holidays or for any occasion at AmazonSmile and they will donate a percentage of the sale to Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. Use this link to support LVORC on AmazonSmile.

Wow! Not only was the Fall Festival of Literacy a "go", it was a big success, thanks to our participants, tutors, volunteers, Board of Directors, sponsors, donors, attendees (in-person and online) and the whole team at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy.

A special thanks to our special guest author,
Scott Baker, whose remarks were inspirational to all of us. His book, No One Rises Alone: What Almost Dying Taught Me About Living is available from Amazon.com. Don't forget to use AmazonSmile to benefit LVORC!

Please join us in thanking all of the participants, sponsors, donors and volunteers who made the 2020 Literacy 5K Run/Walk at Schodack Island State Park a success. Your generosity makes it possible to provide free literacy programs and services to adults and children in Rensselaer County and nearby communities. Thank you!

Virtual run results and photos are available here

You can get to know a bit about the many adults who are part of LVORC’s programs by viewing their video testimonials:

VIEW TESTIMONIALS