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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Representative: Nancy M Benz

71 First Street 3rd Floor Troy , NY 12180

(518) 244-4650

[email protected]

http://www.lvorc.org

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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