Volunteer Spotlight: Ellen
When Ellen was 15, part of her job as the lead library page for the children’s section at Beauchamp Public Library was to unlock the doors for a group of adults who spent their day at the library. When she … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Loretta
Loretta is a new Digital Literacy Volunteer. When she learned about the new program, Loretta decided that it was a way to utilize her skillset to serve the community. On her favorite part of volunteering: “I’m enjoying helping people become … Read More
60 Years of Literacy: The 1987 President’s Volunteer Action Awards
On June 30, 1987, President Ronald Reagan addressed a crowd in the White House State Dining Room. Within his remarks, he referred to the American spirit of volunteering: Perhaps the most striking thing about Americans is their generosity of spirit. … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Branwen
Branwen is a Digital Literacy Volunteer who started in July. Branwen saw a post about volunteering, and was excited to see an opportunity that matched her skills. She happens to be a Research Librarian in Rome. “I taught information literacy … Read More
60 Years of Literacy: “I’ve Met ‘Syracuse!” (November 1969)
In the November 1969 edition of Lit Bits, the Literacy Rochester newsletter, Literacy Volunteers of Rochester Director Nancy Oster described a meeting with “Syracuse,” the mysterious organization that, at the time, provided instruction to chapters across New York: “All of … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Ann Anderson
Mary Ann isn’t sure when she first became involved with LiteracyCNY, but she has been an important part of many lives. After completing her tutor training, she started working one-on-one with three different students, and helped the program screen and … Read More
60 Years of Literacy: Jean Daugherty
LiteracyCNY is celebrating six decades serving Syracuse and Central New York. Founded in 1962, Ruth Colvin’s literacy program was incorporated as Literacy Volunteers in 1967. The program went national as Literacy Volunteers of America in 1972, with Literacy Volunteers of … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Horan
Ann Horan was starting a new job at Cayuga Community College and had more free time during the day. She had seen LiteracyCNY – then known as Literacy Volunteers of Greater Syracuse – in the newspaper, and decided that it … Read More
60 Years of Literacy: Mary and Rose
LiteracyCNY is celebrating six decades serving Syracuse and Central New York. Founded in 1962, Ruth Colvin’s literacy program was incorporated as Literacy Volunteers in 1967. The program went national as Literacy Volunteers of America in 1972, with Literacy Volunteers of … Read More
Meet the Team: Lydia Torres
Lydia Torres is the newest addition to the Literacy CNY team, joining in March 2022 as the organization’s first Digital Literacy Coordinator. After growing up in Greece and Hilton, NY, Lydia moved to Syracuse to attend SUNY College of Environmental … Read More