Annual Appeal Letter

January 26, 2017

September 2016 Dear Friend of Literacy Volunteers, September for many of us is typically a time of renewed energy, anticipation and new beginnings as children and others return to school, new friends are made, new classes are taken and new goals are set. The adult learners and children who Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) […]

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There’s Still Time to Share Good Karma With LVORC

March 2, 2016

“Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag Program to Benefit Literacy Volunteers through March 31st LVORC has been selected again to be a beneficiary of the “Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag Program featuring the bright blue Good Karma bag.  The program which began on October 15th has been extended through March 31st, 2016. For every blue “Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag purchased at […]

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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County Selected as “Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag Program Beneficiary

October 16, 2015

 Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County has been selected as a beneficiary of the “Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag Program featuring a bright blue bag.  This innovative program was designed to create revenue streams for deserving local nonprofits such as Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. For every blue “Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag purchased at the Lansingburgh, N.Y. Hannaford […]

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Working to Address the Adult Literacy Crisis

September 3, 2015

On September 8, the world will mark the 48th annual International Literacy Day to remind us all that reading, writing, and basic math remain an elusive target for nearly 800 million adults around the globe, including one in six adults in the United States. In Rensselaer County, thousands of adults struggle with low literacy, leading […]

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Please Welcome Our New President

August 31, 2015

Caitlin Stein-Miner has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC). She has served on the Board since 2011, attaining the position of Vice President in 2013. She has been active in the many events that financially support LVORC including chairing the Literacy 5K in […]

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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s Everybody WINS! Power Lunch Program Receives Funding from First Niagara

August 31, 2015

Troy, N.Y.: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s innovative literacy and mentoring program for children, Everybody WINS! Power Lunch, has received a $900 grant from First Niagara. This funding will allow children in area schools to be paired with volunteer reading mentors during the 2015-2016 school year.  Everybody WINS! Power Lunch increases children’s chances for success […]

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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County Awarded a ProLiteracy National Book Fund Grant

June 23, 2015

  Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County is pleased to announce it has received a $910 award from ProLiteracy’s National Book Fund. The National Book Fund provides adult education and literacy programs throughout the United States with grant awards to help purchase high-quality educational materials and resources needed to support their literacy initiatives. Kevin Morgan, president […]

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Famous Ladies’ Tea Promotes Women, History and Literacy

March 11, 2015

If you love to learn about women’s history and want to support literacy in Rensselaer County, this is the event for you. The third annual Famous Ladies’ Tea will be held on Sunday, March 22nd from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased in […]

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Literacy 5K Run/Walk is Scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2015

February 18, 2015

This year’s Literacy 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, May 3 at the Rensselaer Tech Park, Troy, N.Y. To add to the fun, participants are invited to come dressed as a favorite historical person or fictional character. All proceeds from the event will help Literacy Volunteers to provide free services to adults and children in […]

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Please extend a welcome to our newest members of the Board of Directors

November 28, 2014

The Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County Board of Directors has three new members. Please join us in thanking them for their volunteer service! Habiba Mechakra came to LVORC as an English Language Learner in 2012. She is originally from Algeria, where she taught French at the secondary school level. English is her fourth language. When […]

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