Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley

Thanks to Geneva Lutheran Church for their very generous contribution. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." --Mead

Grateful for a visit from Nicor today.

Is volunteering on your 2024 agenda?

Merriam Webster names it's Word of the Year

Word of the Year 2023 'Authentic,' plus 'rizz,' 'deepfake,' 'coronation,' and other words that defined the year

We were honored to receive a $10,000 Impact Grant from FNBO to support one to one English language instruction in Central Kane County. Thank you, FNBO!

Walkers/runners/bikers, only three more days to log your miles! Support our participants by donating now. https://www.charityfootprints.com/literacyvolunteersfoxvalley

The Virtual Walk for Literacy ends Saturday. Donate now! www.charityfootprints.com/literacyvolunteersfoxvalley

Registration is open! Sign up for the virtual walk at https://www.charityfootprints.com/literacyvolunteersfoxvalley

Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley We help adults read, write, speak, and understand English so they can accomplish their personal goals

Fully Promoted of St. Charles is doing the embroidery on our Virtual Walk for Literacy beanies. Nice detail, right? Registration for the Virtual Walk opens Sept. 3. https://www.charityfootprints.com/literacyvolunteersfoxvalley

Registration for the Walk for Literacy starts Sept. 3.

Since at least the time of peripatetic Greek philosophers, many writers have discovered a deep, intuitive connection between walking, thinking, and writing. “Methinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow,” Henry David Thoreau penned in his journal. What is it about walking, in particular, that makes it so amenable to thinking and writing? The answer begins with changes to our chemistry. Read about the curious link between mind and feet: http://nyer.cm/xavdZSo

More than 60 tutors and students celebrated their success at the 2023 Recognition Party last Monday. Thanks to Altrusa International of Fox Valley IL, Inc. for hosting and to Hosanna! Lutheran Church (LCMC) for providing the venue.

What country did your ancestors immigrate from?

June is National . Last week, The White House issued a proclamation that includes the statement, "And that very idea of America has been advanced by immigrants from every part of the world..." in celebration of the generations of that have made countless contributions to the U.S.

Read the full proclamation here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/05/31/a-proclamation-on-national-immigrant-heritage-month-2023/

Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley We help adults read, write, speak, and understand English so they can accomplish their personal goals

🤝 Do you enjoy helping others? Stop by the Geneva Public Library on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. to learn about the different volunteer opportunities available in our community.

Connect with the following organizations and more.
Anderson Humane Association for Individual Development Fermilab Natural Areas Forest Preserve District of Kane County Geneva Lions Club The Joshua Tree Community Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley Marklund Mutual Ground NAMI KDK Versiti Blood Center of Illinois Greater Kane County Wild Ones

Learn More here: https://gpld.org/event/7958254

You can help an adult communicate in English. Tutor training starts Monday, April 10. To register, visit our website.

Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley Literacy Volunteers offers free English tutoring for adults, so they can accomplish their personal goals and feel comfortable in our Fox Valley community.

2023 Trivia Bee for Literacy. Photos by Martin Pinnau Photography.

Congratulations to our 2023 Trivia Bee Champions, "We've Got UU Babe!" from Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva.

Thanks for your support, Cravings!