February Updates from Literacy Volunteers
February Updates from Literacy Volunteers

Spring Tutor Training Dates

January and February trainings filled up quickly but we still have a waiting list of students who are in need of a tutor. Help us keep the momentum going and spread the word about spring training dates. Interested individuals can call the office to register: 434-977-3838.
Saturday, March 25
9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday, April 22
9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday, May 20
9:30am-4:00pm

10th Anniversary of Wordplay, April 27

There's still time to register your team for Wordplay! Churches, schools and book groups who register their fundraising pages before February 14 will receive $50 to get them started! 
literacyforall.org/wordplay 
Don't forget you can pick up your own Wordplay T-shirt in the office for $15. We have sizes S-XL. Inventory is limited; get yours today!

Faces of Literacy

For short snippets of stories from our students and tutors, check out our Facebook series, "Faces of Literacy". 

Grant Ends But Programs Continue to Help People Become American Citizens
A grant funded through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allowed us to serve 440 individuals going through the citizenship process. The grant ended in December 2016, but the work continues! There are still 266 students who have not achieved their final goal and are still working hard to become American Citizens.
While the federal funding has ended, we believe it is essential to help the individuals who started the process. If anyone has ideas of sources of funding, please contact Ellen. 
We currently have 15 students enrolled in our 12-week Citizenship Class, which started in January. We expect many of these students to be ready for their Citizenship test in early summer. Many more people, who are currently eligible for U.S. Citizenship, have reached out seeking our assistance and we hope to offer more classes in the future. 

Mother Language Day Celebration Saturday, Feb. 25 at UVA's Newcomb Hall 
Join us in celebration of Mother Language Day on Saturday, February 25 at UVa's Newcomb Hall at 4 pm. Held in partnership with the local Bangladeshi community, UVA Bangladeshi Student Association, and the International Rescue Committee, this event promotes linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism through performances in native languages.  
Members of the community are invited to attend or perform at the event. Performances can be any of the following: sing a song, or recite a poem, in your native language, or play an instrument. 
Anyone interested in performing should contact Tanya Rahman at 434-872-3174 or tanya0rahman@gmail.com.
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to help us know how many people to expect. There will be a free potluck meal at the completion of the program.  

Run or Volunteer to Support LVCA at the Charlottesville 10 Miler on March 18
Literacy Volunteers, along with 100 Black Men and Foothills Child Advocacy Center, is a primary beneficiary for this year's Charlottesville 10 Miler. You can help support the cause by running or volunteering on Saturday, March 18. 
Registration fee to run is currently $55, but will go up March 1 to $66. 
Volunteers have the opportunity to choose where they would like to help out on race day. Simply visit their website and choose your spot. Be sure to select Literacy Volunteers as the organization that you're representing. We will receive credit for your being there. We've agreed to help recruit at least 50 volunteers; help us reach that goal and sign up to volunteer today!
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