The rain couldn't keep us from celebrating our amazing volunteers on a humid May night at the beautiful Eastwood Farm and Winery. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. We appreciate each and every one of our volunteers! Without you, we couldn't exist (after all, volunteers is in our name). We also want to thank Eastwood for donating the event space. Thank you for your generousity!
We especially want to recognize our volunteers of the year!
Ali Buchanon is a tutor and citizenship teacher. Additionally, she has volunteered the front desk, sat in on numberous tutor panels, led workshops, and is all-around fabulous! Program Manager Steven Reid writes, "Ali’s unwavering support and passion for lifelong learning truly embody the spirit of service, and we are so grateful to celebrate her outstanding contributions."
Leslie Scheurer not only volunteers as a wonderful tutor but also regularly sits in on tutor panels, and serves on our curriculum committee, helping identify LVCA materials that might be of interest to other organizations. "Her thoughtful leadership and deep passion for education make her an inspiring example of what it means to give back," writes Steven.
We also gave a special recognition to Scott DeGraw for his generous donation of his time and expertise for our Wordplay videos. Scott just joined us this year as a tutor and instantly stepped up to help with these videos. Steven writes, "These stories captured the heart of what we do—bringing to life the voices, relationships, and impact of our community. Scott’s creativity, technical skill, and genuine commitment to our mission made these videos not only possible, but deeply moving."
We are so grateful to our amazing volunteers! Thank you for being part of the Literacy Volunteers family! Together, we are changing lives, one word at a time!
