Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester

Providing English language proficiency for Economic Security

International Potluck Party

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You and your family are invited to LVGW International Potluck Party to celebrate our students, tutors, teachers, friends, and families during this special time of year! Please bring a traditional family food from your home country for everyone to share. Food, fun, and a festive time for all.
Date/Time: 12/13/23 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: 3 Salem Sq. Saxe Room.

Today is the Day! HELP US RAISE JUST $900!!!
Today’s the day! This Giving Tuesday, LVGW is working to fundraise just $900 to provide 18 hours of Free training to another 15 new volunteer tutors. Click this link to donate now at https://www.lvgw.org/donors/donate-now/
If you plan to donate via a check or donate online late in the day, you may use this pledge form at https://tinyurl.com/2vyy9c36

This Giving Tuesday, help Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester reach our goal of raising $900. For just $900, LVGW can provide 18 hours of FREE training to 15 new volunteer tutors.Last year, our tutors devoted 3,500+ hours to teaching adult learners. You have the power to promote the causes that make a difference in our community. Click here to see how to donate by check and/or online. 

 

November 1, 2023

Thank You, Greater Worcester Community Foundation!

We are thrilled to announce that Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester has been awarded a 2023 Community Grant from Greater Worcester Community Foundation for $25,000 for General Operating Support. Thank you, GWCF!

 Read more about GWCG 2023 Community Grants

October 20, 2023

Make a Difference. Volunteer at LVGW!

If you would like to volunteer at LVGW, there are many ways for you to get involved.

  1. If you would like to be a tutor, follow instructions on this page.
  2. If you want to serve on LVGW Board, find more information about LVGW Board Directors page.
  3. If you would like to become an office volunteer, please fill out this form.

October 19, 2023
Thank you all for joining us at our Annual LVGW Meeting and in celebrating with us LVGW’s 50th Anniversary! Guest speaker Tim Garvin, United Way President & CEO. Follow us at LVGW Facebook for more information.
October 9, 2023
You Are Invited to Our Annual Meeting on October 18th!
You are invited to join us at our Annual Meeting and celebrate 50 years on Wednesday, October 18th.
With special guest speaker Tim Garvin, President and CEO of United Way of Central Mass. Please, RSVP here: https://bit.ly/48BBFIp
AGENDA:
Program Update, Special Guest Speaker, Board Statement, Financial Report, New Officers, Awards. Refreshments will be served.

New Office Hours

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Office Hours (pdf)

Madison Office
90 Madison St. Suite 303a, Worcester MA 01608

Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Library Office
3 Salem St. Room 332, Worcester MA 01608

Monday – Thursday
11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Email us at info@lvgw.org
Call us at 508-754-8056
Text us: on WhatsApp: 508-754-8086

In-Person Registration for Fall ESOL Classes Starts Soon!

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Fall 2023 ESOL Classes: September 25 – December 2, 2023
(10-week courses in person and online)

In person registration 8/28/2023 — 9/20/2023
Registration Hours

90 Madison St. 303a M – F 9 am – 1 pm 3

Salem St. Room 332 M – F 11 am – 5 pm

(To help you succeed in learning, staff will register you and help you access LVGW WhatsApp class group, email and/or Zoom on your cell phone )

Sign up for Pre-enrolling in Fall 2023 Semester Now!

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Update: Pre-enrollment has ended. In-Person Registration will start on August 28 and end on September 20. Read more about the class schedule and registration information. 

LVGW offers 10-week ESOL classes in Fall 2023 (September to December). English classes are offered at Survival, Beginner, and Intermediate levels Classes are taught by our experienced and dedicated ESOL teachers. If you are interested in pre-enrolling LVGW Fall ESOL Classes, please sign up now. The office will contact you with more information. 

LVGW Leadership Announcement

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Good morning, LVGW Teachers and Volunteer Tutors – I’m very excited to share this message on behalf of our Board of Directors.  Best regards, Patrice Keegan

A Message from the Board of Directors:

Welcoming LVGW’s New ED!

It is with great pleasure that we announce LVGW’s Program Manager Pingsheng Chen has been promoted to the role of Executive Director.

Just two months ago, Ping joined LVGW after retiring from a 28-year career at the Worcester Public Library. Prior to working as a reference librarian and division head of Public Services for WPL, Ping lived in China where she taught English. Outside of work, Ping enjoys cooking, gardening and time with family including her grandson, Teddy.

When we met Ping, we knew she was the right person to lead LVGW. She has already made many valuable contributions to our organization and we know she will thrive as ED.

We appreciate the time of the Board’s executive committee involved in this search process, which began last fall. We are grateful to our interim ED Patrice Keegan and Program Associate Raquel Mota-Hayes for their continuing dedication to a smooth transition process. And finally, we thank our tutors and teachers for their patience and commitment to providing uninterrupted educational services during our search for a new ED.

Sincerely,

The LVGW Board of Directors

Back to School for LVGW Fall 2022-Help us Fill the Shelf!

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Back to School for LVGW 2022 – Help LVGW Fill the Shelf! 

We are in need of some specialty chapter books for adult early readers including some with embedded recordings. Our goal is to get enough books for tutoring sessions and some extra multiple copies for our students to take home to their families to share. Let’s promote personalized literacy tutoring programs that our students’ children can benefit from too! Many of our adult students have a tutoring goal to have the ability to help their children with their homework for the school year. You can make a difference today! Click the donate button above or you can mail your donation to : Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester, 3 Salem Square Suite 332, Worcester MA 01608.

Thank you for your generosity and support of our programs! If you need assistance in donating, contact us at info@lvgw.org

Redemption Rock Taproom Tips to Benefit LVGW

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During the month of July , Redemption Rock brewing company in Worcester is donating their taproom tips to LVGW. Please encourage all of your friends, family and colleagues to visit Redemption Rock taproom at 333 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA ( Entrance on Putnam Lane)in July.
Current Hours: Sun: 11 am-9 pm; Mon-Tues: 2-9 pm; Wed: 11 am-9 pm; Thurs-Sat: 11 am-11 pm. Thank you for your support!

How to Support LVGW

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Support LVGW today!
We are so grateful to the corporations, foundations, and individuals who continue to support our mission of providing free high quality English language educational programs to the Greater Worcester community. Thank you for your generosity. You can support us through a one time or monthly donation, see the Paypal donation button above on our home page!

LVGW New Mission Statement

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The LVGW new mission statement is To provide social and economic empowerment through culturally compassionate English language education

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