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Please Welcome New Executive Director, Nancy Benz

by lvorc on January 24, 2022

LVORC Announces New Role in Albany Literacy

by lvorc on November 25, 2020

David McMahon’s Story, Life is Full of Surprises

by lvorc on October 16, 2020

Falling Into Place Interview on WAMC

by lvorc on September 4, 2019

Everybody WINS! Power Lunch Volunteers Are Needed for the 2019-2020 School Year

by lvorc on August 2, 2019

Call for Volunteers – Afternoon and Evening Group Instructors

by lvorc on May 28, 2019

LVORC Marks 50 Years of Building a Literate Community

by lvorc on October 11, 2018

LVORC’s Big Move

by lvorc on August 15, 2017

Famous Ladies’ Tea and Russell Sage College: Fostering Important Connections

by lvorc on April 6, 2017

LVORC Expands Adult Literacy Services with Seeds for Success Grant from CEO

by lvorc on March 28, 2017

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  • Thank You for Supporting the Literacy 5K Run/Walk

    Thank you to all the participants, volunteers and sponsors who made the 2022 Literacy 5K Run/Walk a success. It was a gorgeous day at The Crossings, and we appreciate all the individuals and families who attended the event in support of literacy programs in Rensselaer County and Albany County.

     

  • Thank you for your support!

    Thank you for your support for our 2021-22 Annual Appeal. Together you raised over $10,000 and we are extremely grateful to you. If you didn’t have a chance to donate and would like to, please click here.

    All donations help LVORC provide free English and Math literacy programs to adults and children in Rensselaer County and Albany Counties. We appreciate you!

  • LVORC is Now in Albany, Too

    Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s Albany Office is now open. Call 518 434-0540 for information, or check the Events Calendar to register for a volunteer information session. Please join us in thanking the Albany Public Library for providing a home for us at the Main Branch Library, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany.

  • Welcoming Students and Volunteers

    LVORC is offering in-person meetings, testing and intake with specific safety requirements in place. All unvaccinated 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.) Vaccinated visitors are not required to wear a mask but can do if they prefer.

    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.

  • The Reader Spring 2021

    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.

  • Meet Our Learners

    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

  • Events Calendar

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  • From The LVORC Blog

    • Please Welcome New Executive Director, Nancy Benz
    • LVORC Announces New Role in Albany Literacy
    • David McMahon’s Story, Life is Full of Surprises
    • Falling Into Place Interview on WAMC
    • Everybody WINS! Power Lunch Volunteers Are Needed for the 2019-2020 School Year
  • 2020-2021 Annual Report

    2020-2021 Annual Report We are proud to share this report of the achievements of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for 2020-2021. This report highlights some of our many accomplishments. Click to download.
  • LVORC Videos

    Watch a video about Uncle Sam and a video about the Erie Canal produced by an English Language Learner. It's a great example of project-based learning! Or find out more about the policies for LVORC's learners: LVORC Admissions Policy

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