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Call for Tutors: Spectrum News 1 Helps LVORC Put Spotlight on Need for Volunteers

by lvorc on December 29, 2022

Thanks to Honest Weight Food Co-op for “Rounding Up”

by lvorc on December 8, 2022

LVORC Receives $15,000 from Troy Savings Bank Foundation for Website Redesign

by lvorc on September 13, 2022

WAMC Interview with Nancy Benz and Nancy Machold

by lvorc on August 30, 2022

LVORC Awarded Grant By The McCarthy Charities

by lvorc on July 12, 2022

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

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  • Famous Ladies’ Tea 2023

    Join us on Sunday, March 27 at the Hilton Garden Inn to see history come to life! This delightful afternoon Tea is guaranteed to entertain you. You’ll meet women in history who were all trailblazers in their own right. Learn about their joys and challenges. All the women will be portrayed by local actresses.

    The event will include a silent auction and raffle drawing, wine pull with additional prizes, and traditional tea luncheon.

    Tickets may be purchased online or by mailing your check made out to: LVORC, 65 First Street, Troy, NY 12180. Please put “Tea” in the check memo line.

    Click here to purchase tickets.

     

     

  • Volunteers are Needed

    Find out about being a tutor and all the other ways you can help. Join us on Zoom for a Volunteer Opportunities Information Session, Tuesday, February 7th, from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, make friends and have fun. For more information and a link to the meeting, contact mhellerlvorc@aol.com

  • Thank You for Supporting the Fall Festival of Literacy

    The 2022 Fall Festival of Literacy was a big success thanks to the students, board members, volunteers, friends and donors who made it possible. Guest author Miki Conn and Assemblymember Pat Fahy gave us encouragement to continue our efforts, and our learners inspired us to never give up.  Special thanks to all the Honorary Committee members and to Blasch Precision Ceramics for sponsoring the event.

  • 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.

  • Tutors and Learners Welcome, Appointments Required

    We welcome tutors and learners at the LVORC office. In order to make sure that someone is here to see you, please let us know that you plan to visit. Call 518 244-4650 to schedule an appointment.

  • 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

    • Call for Tutors: Spectrum News 1 Helps LVORC Put Spotlight on Need for Volunteers
    • Thanks to Honest Weight Food Co-op for “Rounding Up”
    • LVORC Receives $15,000 from Troy Savings Bank Foundation for Website Redesign
    • WAMC Interview with Nancy Benz and Nancy Machold
    • LVORC Awarded Grant By The McCarthy Charities
  • 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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