LVLC in the news

Emphasis on literacy during special observance
by Jackie Fling, September 1, 2010

Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day!
International Literacy Day has been celebrated every September since 1965, when it was first established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Full story

Group teaches adults how to speak English
by Cristela Guerra, August 25, 2010

Literacy Volunteers of Lee County's office in Lehigh Acres has a waiting list of at least 45 adults looking to learn English.
On Saturday, a classroom of four tutors trained with staff to meet the demand, especially during such difficult economic times, according to Tess Murphy, executive director for the organization. Full story

Several weeks ago Parade Magazine included two stories about the importance of adult literacy. You can read them at these links:

"Red, White and Scammed"
(The importance of financial literacy to all adults)
http://www.parade.com/news/2010/07/11-red-white-and-scammed.html

"Changing Lives Through Books"
(by best-selling author David Baldacci)
http://www.parade.com/news/what-america-cares-about/featured/100711-changing-lives-through-books.html

Help someone to learn to speak English

Volunteers needed at literacy group

Volunteer tutors to teach adults to read, write, speak and understand English are needed in Lehigh Acres. Tess Murphy, executive director of Literacy Volunteers of Lee County, says 47 adults in Lehigh Acres are waiting for tutors. Full story

Literacy volunteers sought for English reading, writing help

By MCKENZIE CASSIDY

Volunteers are needed to help 60 adults in Cape Coral learn how to read and write in English, according to staff from Literacy Volunteers of Lee County.
The non-profit organization trains tutors to teach English to those with learning disabilities or literate, non-English speakers who recently moved to the area. Tess Murphy, executive director of LVLC, said a majority of the students, or approximately 90 percent, are speakers of other languages. Full story

Lee County nonprofits must do more with less

Nonprofits' demands grow, revenue shrinks. Full story

Zonta Members Hear About Adult Literacy in Lee

Estimates are that as many as one in five of Lee County’s population has poor English literacy skills, some from childhood learning issues and dyslexia and others due to immigration. Full story