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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County


Representative: Nancy M Benz
71 First Street 3rd Floor Troy , NY 12180
(518) 244-4650

Business description:

Since 1968, LVORC has provided free, confidential tutoring to adults in greater Rensselaer County. We train volunteers to help learners to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English; empower our learners to be advocates for themselves; and educate the community about literacy issues. We also offer math, computer, and financial literacy; English Literacy Civics and citizenship prep; and Everybody WINS! Power Lunch reading and mentoring for children. New volunteers welcome.


Member since: 1999

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Nov
22
We invite all of our members to join us for a meeting at the Chamber Office |1st floor conference room to discuss the upcoming changes to benefits and…
9:00am-10:00am
Dec
08
The Troy Victorian Stroll is back and better than ever on Sunday, December 8th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM! 42nd Annual Troy Victorian Stroll
11:00am-5:00pm
Dec
12
Join us for our exclusive Annual Holiday NetworkingPlus Event, a festive and dynamic opportunity for members to connect, share insights, and build…
11:30am-1:30pm