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Reading mentors are needed for the Everybody WINS! Power Lunch program at School 14 on Wednesdays. Everybody WINS! is an innovative reading and mentoring program that increases children’s prospects for success in school and in life. Once a week, reading partners enjoy conversation together at the school, and the adult reads a book aloud while the child eats lunch. Reading mentors will be required to wear a mask. Children will not be masked while eating lunch.

A one-hour required training will be held on Tuesday, December 28th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the LVORC office in Troy. To register and for more information, call 518 244-4650 or email Judy Smith: litvoldirector@aol.com

When you  purchase car wash tickets online from Hoffman car wash this holiday season, LVORC will receive part of the proceeds.  Ever car owner needs a car wash, and you’ll be supporting literacy programs in Rensselaer County and Albany County. Thank you!

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s Albany Office is now open. Anyone who might like to be a literacy tutor or to volunteer in any way is welcome to join a Volunteer Opportunities Information Session. Check the Events Calendar for details. Please join us in thanking the Albany Public Library for providing a home for us at the Main Branch Library, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany.

Please enjoy Spring 2021 edition of The Reader newsletter. You'll find updates on LVORC's recent activities and the latest news about our programs and services.

The Reader Spring 2021

Don't forget that when you shop on AmazonSmile, a portion of the proceeds of every order will benefit LVORC's free literacy programs and services in Rensselaer County and Albany County.

LVORC is offering in-person meetings, testing and intake with specific safety requirements in place. All visitors to the Sage College Campus are asked to wear a mask while inside any of the buildings on campus including Hart Hall (71 First Street, Troy.)

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

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