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.
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!
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!
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!
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!!
Love of Literacy
Please join LVCC for our annual event on May 3 for supporters of adult and family literacy!
For more information and registration: click here
For sponsorship opportunities: click here
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.
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.
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.
Tutor Training, Morning Series
Volunteers needed! Learn how to tutor adults in English literacy. For more information or to register for this morning tutor training series, email Lynne@literacycentral.org or call 860.229.7323.
Tutor Training, Evening Series
Volunteers needed! Learn how to tutor adults in English literacy. For more information or to register for this evening tutor training series, email Lynne@literacycentral.org or call 860.229.7323.
Shop for the Holidays at Good Cause Gifts
Enjoy a festive holiday shopping experience while raising funds for LVCC’s adult and family literacy services. Good Cause Gifts is located at 384 Main Street, Berlin.
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!
New Tutor Information Session
You can help adults gain valuable English literacy and language skills. Find out more! Register by 11/22: click here
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.
Tutor Training, Morning
Become a Literacy “Hero” in someone’s life! Train to be a Tutor at Literacy Volunteers of Central CT. Click for more details.
Tutor Training, Evening
Become a Literacy “Hero” in someone’s life! Train to be a Tutor at Literacy Volunteers of Central CT. Click for more details.
Volunteer Information Session
Would you like to know more about becoming a volunteer at our adult literacy program? Attend our Volunteer Information Session!
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).
Love of Literacy
LVCC’s main event of the year to support the adult and family literacy programs that help improve lives! May 4 from 5:30-8:30 PM, The Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT. Registration and details: https://conta.cc/3KVEkjW
Unique Eats and Eateries of Connecticut
Join this webinar via Zoom to hear fascinating stories about the places and people behind some of Connecticut’s iconic dishes. with award-winning food and travel writer Mike Urban. For details and registration, click here.
Discovering CT's Treasures
Take a trip around Connecticut without leaving home! Click here for more information and registration.
Holiday Shopping at Good Cause Gifts
Do your holiday shopping at Good Cause Gifts on Dec. 3, and a portion of your purchases will support LVCC. Now that’s spreading holiday cheer!
Cheers to Trivia!
Enjoy a fun afternoon supporting a local business and a local nonprofit!
Test your U.S. citizenship trivia skills for a fun competition and a chance to win prizes!
Bring your friends or meet new ones!
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.
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.