Katie, a LiteracyCNY Instructional Volunteer, is a college student who wants to give back to the community through tutoring adults. She completed LCNY’s tutoring training in 2022 and paired with her first student, Nyabenda (Muka). Muka was born in Tanzania, … Read More
LiteracyCNY sat down and spoke with Daniel about his decision to volunteer his time to assist those in his community. Daniel is a digital literacy volunteer at the Kirkland Town Library in the Mohawk Valley Region (Oneida County). He is … Read More
Ping came to the United States from China in 2017. He has a wife and four children. He enjoys American culture and media and has improved his English language skills by watching TV and studying independently. Ping’s short-term literacy goals … Read More
LCNY IN THE NEWS | Spectrum News -Camillus Senior Center | July 14, 2023- Lydia Torres, Digital Literacy Coordinator, touches upon older people and low-income individuals who are being hit the hardest by the digital literacy gap. WATCH … Read More
Blanche (Student) and Carolyn (Volunteer) meet for tutoring in the library at Blanche’s senior housing center. Blanche, who left school around the 7th grade and is disabled, wants to improve her reading and writing. Her literacy goal is to be … Read More
Sharon receives computer skills help from Jamie, a LiteracyCNY Digital Literacy volunteer at the Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville. Working with Sharon is the first time Jamie volunteered to assist an individual and doing so since June of 2023. … Read More
Jeanette Burk joined LiteracyCNY as the Community Engagement Coordinator in May 2023, contributing over 25 years of marketing and project management experience. Jeanette is a Rochester, NY native and has a Master of Science Degree in Strategic Marketing from Roberts … Read More