In-person meetings are suspended, but we are open — remotely! New learners and tutors can join us at this time by calling (518) 244-4650 or sending an email to LitVolDirector@aol.com. An information session for new volunteers is scheduled for August 11 at 12:00 noon via Zoom. Contact mhellerlvorc@aol.com to register.

We urge students and tutors to stay in contact by phone, text, e-mail, or video platform (Facetime, Skype, Zoom, etc.) We can continue to provide lessons to literacy students during this time in digital or print format.

If you are an individual tutor, please stay in contact with Marie about your remote lessons and remote contact time with your learners. Group instructors are asked to stay in contact with Linda.

Please make use of the resources available on the “Tool Kit” page of this website. And the national service organization, ProLiteracy, has compiled resources from several sources, including LINCS, related to both online instruction and student engagement:

https://www.proliteracy.org/health

You may find something here that you can use to stay connected. Also . .  .

Don’t forget the 2020 Census!

http://www.youcountrensselaer.org

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

The Literacy 5K Run/Walk is now scheduled for Saturday, September 19 from 8:00-11:30 a.m. at Schodack Island State Park. There will be an option to participate as a runner or walker virtually. More details for the virtual run or walk will be available soon.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the 5K trail run, youth mile, story walk, nature walk, and other activities. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest runners in various age categories. Register Here

Watch this space for information about the Literacy 5K Run/Walk. We will keep everyone updated about upcoming events. All decisions about public events at this time will be in line with NYS and CDC safety measures. Thank you for your ongoing support!

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 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.

Thanks to the Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation, LVORC's Judy Smith and Linda Feldmann recently had the opportunity to be interviewed on WAMC's "Falling Into Place" series. You can hear the interview at WAMC.org, or by following the link from the Blog on this website.

The Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation is providing funding for this year's Everybody WINS! Power Lunch program. Thanks to this generous grant, LVORC is able to provide adult reading mentors to children in area elementary schools. Please join us in saying thank you!

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