Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: Our Blog Posts

Duncan Library May Cut Hours: Here's How You Can Help

Posted on: 04/08/2013 - 11:11am

duncan_library We received an email this morning from a volunteer, Alana, with The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, a nonprofit organization that matches volunteer tutors with adult literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) students. In the City Council's proposed budget, the late hours at Duncan Library will be cut which could be hurt after-work programs the LCNV supports. Currently, Duncan Library is open late just two days a week.

This Week's Nonprofit Spotlight Organization is Literacy Council of Northern Virginia

Posted on: 12/10/2012 - 11:00am

What Is Literacy Council of Northern Virginia?

All of the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia’s programs are geared to help adults who read below the sixth grade level. Through one-on-one and classroom instruction, LCNV-trained volunteers and paid instructors teach a personalized curriculum that helps adults improve their employment opportunities, become citizens, acquire consumer skills, and increase their involvement in their children’s education.