Love of Literacy
May
2

Love of Literacy

You’re invited to LVCC’s annual fundraising event with great food, great company, great plant sale & gift grabs . . . all for a great cause: LITERACY! Information and registration here.

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Cheers to Trivia!
Mar
10

Cheers to Trivia!

Join LVCC at Five Churches Brewing for a fun afternoon of food, drink, and a few rounds of brain-teasing trivia! Proceeds support LVCC’s adult literacy and language programs and local business. That’s a win-win!

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Good Cause Gifts - Holiday Shopping Event
Dec
8

Good Cause Gifts - Holiday Shopping Event

Love to shop? Then don’t miss this magical holiday shopping event! Not only will you come away with some great finds for yourself, family & friends, but a portion of your purchases will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Central CT! Plus, Good Cause Gifts/Futures Inc. will also raise funds for their employment programs for individuals with disabilities. It doesn’t get much better than this!

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Giving Tuesday
Nov
28

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is November 28! You can make a difference during these 24 hours of giving by making a contribution to Literacy Volunteers of Central CT and investing in literacy-strong communities. Volunteers and financial gifts are both needed to increase our impact!

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Fall Fun-raiser 2023
Oct
1
to Oct 31

Fall Fun-raiser 2023

Ready for some fun while LVCC raises some funds to support adult and family literacy in central Connecticut? Enter the Fall Fun-raiser prize drawings - one entry gets you multiple chances to win during the month of October! Now at just $10 per entry, you can’t go wrong but you’ll do a lot of good!

Click here for all of the information and to download the calendar of prizes with entry form. Thank you for your support - and good luck!!

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Evening Tutor Training
Apr
20
to May 1

Evening Tutor Training

If you would like to help adults acquire English literacy and language skills, LVCC’s tutor training is coming up in April! This evening series will be held on April 20, 24, 27, and May 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the New Britain Public Library. For more information, click here.

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Morning Tutor Training
Apr
17
to Apr 20

Morning Tutor Training

If you would like to help adults acquire English literacy and language skills, LVCC’s tutor training is coming up in April! This morning series will be held on April 17, 18, 19, and 20 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the New Britain Public Library. For more information, click here.

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Volunteer Information Session
Mar
16

Volunteer Information Session

Join Lynne Prairie, associate director of Literacy Volunteers of Central CT, for an informative presentation about volunteer opportunities in English literacy tutoring for adults. Choice of two sessions: 10:00-11:30 AM or 6:00-7:30 PM. Located at the New Britain Public Library, 3rd Floor, 20 High Street.

To register, email Lynne@literacycentral.org or call 860.229.7323 or click here.

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Cheers to Trivia!
Dec
4

Cheers to Trivia!

Doors open at noon. Trivia 1-3 PM. Tickets $20/person - includes 1 cheese pizza or 1 one-topping pizza or 1 pretzel, 1 drink of choice, & 1 trivia entry. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with family and friends while supporting literacy services for adults and families!

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GivingTuesday
Nov
29

GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday is a movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world. Literacy is a proven tool to improve people’s lives. Join this movement for positive change by making a donation to Literacy Volunteers of Central CT.

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Tutor Training
Jun
7

Tutor Training

Would you like to help local adults improve their lives through increased English literacy skills? We need you! The next tutor training will be held June 7, 10, 14, and 17; 10 AM-12 PM; New Britain Public Library, Community Room/Ground Floor, 20 High Street, New Britain. Participants must attend all four sessions to complete the training.

Registration is required. Please complete the volunteer application on the “Volunteer” page of the LVCC website (click “Volunteer” on the menu bar above).

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Fall Comeback Prize Drawing
Oct
1
to Oct 31

Fall Comeback Prize Drawing

This fall, it’s time to COME BACK - to classes at LVCC and to CT businesses. You can support both by entering LVCC’s Fall Comeback prize drawing.

$15 enters you in the drawing everyday all month long!

Click the link below to download the entry form and access online payment link.

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Fall-Comeback-Prize-Drawing.html?soid=1101417076817&aid=Gw61Fm5RYeE

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Zoom-Into-Spring Trivia Night
May
13
to May 14

Zoom-Into-Spring Trivia Night

Teams of up to 4 players compete by answering trivia questions that revolve around the season of spring. Teams do not have to be in the same location - you will be set up in a Zoom breakout room just for your team.

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