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Kristen Lapenta

Pictures from our 10th Annual Gala are now posted!

April 2, 2019 By Kristen Lapenta

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Career & Resource Fair

November 6, 2018 By Kristen Lapenta

LVGH is hosting a Career & Resource Fair on Wednesday, November 7th from 12:30-3:30pm.  Representatives from over 20 businesses and organizations will be on site to answer questions and hand out information.  All are welcome to attend!

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Myesha

July 5, 2018 By Kristen Lapenta

After many years of struggling with dead-end jobs and feeling lost, Myesha was looking for a better life. She wanted to develop a career and improve her reading skills. She found LVGH through her aunt and signed up for classes. As a child, Myesha never liked school. She struggled to keep up and fell behind with her reading. “As a child, I was always called dumb, and that has stuck with me my wholelife.” Once she began classes at LVGH, Myesha gained the confidence she always desired to become a better version of herself. 

Filed Under: Student Stories

Ismael & Lucia

July 5, 2018 By Kristen Lapenta

Ismael and Lucia began their life together more than 50 years ago. While both grew up in Puerto Rico, they met in Connecticut one night while out dancing. They have been inseparable ever since. Both always struggled with English, but in different ways. Ismael was a strong speaker, but was unable to read and write due to his lack of education in Puerto Rico. Lucia, on the other hand, was a strong reader and writer, but needed the confidence for speaking. Together, they made the decision to enroll in English classes. For over 8 years, they have attended classes together at LVGH. What an inspiration, to see their support for one another as they continue their educational journeys.

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Dan

July 5, 2018 By Kristen Lapenta

After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 13 years ago, Dan’s life changed. He lost his ability to read, write, and use his dominant hand, as well as other skills. For the past year, Dan has been attending Basic Literacy classes at LVGH to regain the literacy and math skills he learned long ago. Since starting with LVGH, Dan’s confidence has grown with each class; he has advanced to level 2 and is now a much stronger writer with his left hand. Dan says that LVGH has “worked wonders” for him and wants to keep working hard to get back to where he once was. In addition to his educational goals, Dan is an avid music fan and was once in a band. He hopes to one day be able to pick up his bass and start playing again.

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Joey

July 5, 2018 By Kristen Lapenta

“Growing up I was raised by my grandparents after my father died. Neither of them knew how to read, so when I started struggling with reading in school there was no one I could turn to for help. Little did I know I had dyslexia but back then no one knew what that was. Even though I was falling behind in my reading I still was completing each grade until high school when I fell very far behind and dropped out.  I liked how welcoming and encouraging the tutors were. They were able to help me with my dyslexia and push me to reaching my goals. I always had a passion for learning and when I came to LVGH I met even more people like me and I felt like I was home.”

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“I didn’t realize how helpful LVGH would be. This isn’t the end for me here. I’m going to keep coming back and improve my skills.”

Jackie

“I like how welcoming and encouraging the tutors are. They were able to help me with my dyslexia and push me to reach my goals. I always had a passion for learning and when I came to LVGH I met even more people like me and I felt like I was home.”

Joey

“Since I’ve improved my English skills I am more independent. I can go shopping, visit a doctor or fix an internet problem with a company over the phone, easily; that’s not a big deal for me anymore.”

Kelcillene

“Education helps you realize your potential, which allow you to empower yourself to do more than you thought you could do before.”

Winston

“After joining Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford (LVGH) I feel confident to go out with my children. It changed my life.”

Lila

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Thank you so much to everyone who donated these past few weeks through Birdies for Charity. Thanks to you, we exceeded our fundraising goal and raised over $8,800 for our programs and students! Check out this interview from the Travelers Championship with our Executive Director, Stephen Morris, to learn how your generous gifts will help create a more literate Greater Hartford. ... See MoreSee Less

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Renee chats with Stephen Morris, Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford.

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Last call! Sunday, June 26th is the last day to donate to LVGH via Birdies for Charity to receive a 15% bonus added to your gift. Give now at: bit.ly/lvghbirdies ... See MoreSee Less

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