Upcoming Events and Trainings
September New
Tutor Training
Saturday, September 8
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Lunch provided by
Harvest Moon Catering
October New
Tutor Training
Tuesday, October 16
& Wednesday, October 17 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Must attend both evenings to complete training.
Monticello Tour for Students & Tutors
Tuesday, October 2
25 students and tutors will enjoy a tour of Monticello thanks to the generosity of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc.
2018 Student Achievement Ceremony
Thursday, November 8
7:00 PM at The Haven
This annual event honors the achievements students made during fiscal year '18 (July '17 - June '18). The ceremony will be followed by a light reception.

Sept. Sponsor Spotlight

We are grateful for the generosity of Harvest Moon Catering who will provide lunch for our volunteers at this month's training. 
Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week
September 14-23
During this annual series of events, communities bring together immigrants, refugees, and native-born residents to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone.
Click here for a list of local Welcoming Week activities
LVCA is a proud partner of Welcoming Greater Charlottesvile. 

Students Share Stories of Perseverance at Potluck Event
On Tuesday, August 14 fifteen students shared their stories at our annual Joy of Writing potluck and student reading event. It was a wonderful evening with delicious food and over 70 guests in attendance! 
This annual publication is an opportunity for our learners to have their stories published in a collection of writing with their peers. This activity builds confidence in our students and allows many of them to share their stories of perseverance. 
You can support our students and programs by purchasing a copy of this year's Joy of Writing at New Dominion Bookshop or on Amazon. 

Citizenship Classes Wrap Up
Citizenship Coordinator, Paige Zelikow, presented her Intermediate-level Citizenship Class with certificates of completion. Twenty-four students attended a citizenship class this summer. Fall classes will begin Sept. 10.

Supply Drive Continues
Just like any classroom, we are always in need of specific supplies for our programs. Items in greatest demand include: dry erase markers, index cards, copy paper, and tissues. You can also view our Amazon Wish List for added inspiration. Donations allow us to spend our resources supporting our students and their progress towards self-sufficiency. Thank you for your support!

Meet a Match: Mark & Jaafar
Jaafar came to the United States in 2014. He lost his leg in the Iraq-Iran war and is currently working towards obtaining his US citizenship. After two years in our program, Jaafar has made excellent progress and Mark says that they have a very symbiotic relationship and are learning from each other. Check out their video to learn more.
Mark & Jaafar
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