Skip to main content
Skip to primary sidebar
Skip to footer

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

About Us
- History
- Staff
- Board
Volunteers
Students
Give
News & Events
Contact

August 9, 2017 By

After several location changes over the years, LVGH moves to 30 Arbor Street, finally establishing a permanent home base in which to grow and thrive.

Primary Sidebar

Read All About It

News & Events
Student Stories

Student Stories:

“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

Facebook Feed

Sandra only joined us at LVGH last fall, but it was something she had been dreaming of for much longer. “In Jamaica, I always told myself whenever I raise my kids, I'm going to try to go back to school to try to further my education,” she says. “I told them I'd give them anything I could to help them get the education I didn't get.” When she was finally ready, it was Sandra’s niece, who she says she raised like a daughter, who helped her use the internet to find out about us. She settled in quickly. “When I first got here, it’s like a home. You’ve treated me like family.” She made progress just as fast. “Now, when I’m looking at words on the TV or I see a piece of paper, I’m trying to read it.”We got to know Sandra pretty quickly, as well. She laughed telling us, “I was talking to my niece and told her I was ready to ask about LVGH helping me get a job. Before I even got the chance, you asked me a few days later, ‘Sandra, are you ready to look for a job?’ I was so glad.”Now, Sandra is a full-time employee at a local warehouse and is still making time to come to class to improve her reading and writing. “Coming here, being a student, meeting teachers- you're just welcome. I like it. I would tell anyone about it.” We’re so proud of Sandra for taking that step for herself and can’t wait to see how far she goes. ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

Photo

View on Facebook

· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Federal Communications Commission is asking for help to spread the word about the Emergency Broadband Benefit. This temporary program helps families struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Having a broadband connection is essential for households gain access to jobs, healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. Visit www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago ·

Photo

View on Facebook

· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Footer

DONATE

Join us as a partner in our mission to build a stronger, more resilient, fully literate Greater Hartford.

Volunteer

Students’ lives will change and so will yours. Become a volunteer. More…

LINKS

Home
About Us
- History
- Staff
- Board
Volunteers
Students
Give
News & Events
Contact

GET IN TOUCH

LVGH
30 Arbor Street
Hartford, CT 06106
First Floor South Building

Phone (860) 233-3853
Fax (860) 838-6442

Copyright © 2021 | Site By waldenponddesign