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“In the United States, an estimated 30 million people over the age of sixteen read no better than the average elementary school child.”

Literacy Orange is a volunteer based adult literacy provider formed through a merger of Literacy Volunteers of Eastern Orange County (LVeoc) and Literacy Volunteers of Western Orange County (LVWOC). On this website you can find information on our programs and services, how to become a volunteer, how to contact us, and news of our current events.

The continued support of our volunteers and donors is crucial to the future success of Literacy Orange. Your support in any form is greatly appreciated. Together, we can eliminate illiteracy in Orange County!

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"CLICK for LIT(eracy)" Celebrity Fashion Show

Hudson Valley Click invites you to "CLICK for LIT(eracy)."Hudson Valley Click and Literacy Orange are pleased to announce a Celebrity Fashion Show to be held 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Caitlin Gardens in Slate Hill, NY.This event will feature the fashions of designer John Giannino, Style Counsel and Foeller Mens Shop.Our celebrity models include Sheriff Carl DuBois, Richie Lay, Bill Fioravanti, Steve Neuhaus, Maggie Smith, Tansukh Dorawala, Don Hammond, and Bill Bassett.Silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar prior to show.Tickets are $35 and available for purchase online at:literacyorangeny.org.By using your credit or debit card to purchase tickets a donation, without cost to you, will be given to Literacy Orange. For further information, contact Christine at (845) 494-6257.Proceeds will benefit Literacy Orange, the Alison Klepper Memorial Fund, and the Rotary Reads Project.

Support this event

We appreciate the support of our sponsors:

Earth-Tec Associates, Inc.

Clear Channel Communications

Middletown Rotary

Vanacore DeBenedictus DiGovanni & Weddell

A&E Advertising & Web Design

United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region

Goddard Development Partners

Call MD Plus

Wal-Mart, Inc.

Paul Rafanello

Walden Savings Bank

Tammy Washalski, Edward D. Jones Investments

Adams Fairacre Farms

Gagliardi Builders, LLC

Fireworks Warehouse

Mary Ann Marrero

Shirley Gordon

Mary Goodman

PDE Consulting

Ariginals Handcrafted Jewelry

SUPPORT LITERACY

v Make a donation in memory or in honor of someone special

v Consider making a bequest in your Will. Literacy Orange will provide you with a free sample Will - just call the office

v Set www.goodsearch.com as your search engine: Every time you search or shop, Literacy Orange receives a donation

v Donate online through our portal. By using your credit or debit card to support us, a separate donation, without cost to you, will be given to Literacy Orange. This is generated by the First Financial Merchant Services' "Giveback Program."

ATTENTION PARENTS OF MIDDLETOWN STUDENTS!
ATTEND OUR FREE WORKSHOP: PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN TO STEP IN...OR WHEN TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND LET GO?
YOU WILL LEARN:

*THE ONE THING YOU MUST DO BEFORE YOU OFFER YOUR CHILD FEEDBACK
*HOW TO RECOGNIZE WHEN YOUR OWN BUTTONS ARE BEING PUSHED
*THE MANDATORY SHIFT PARENTS MUST MAKE IN ORDER TO BE HEARD
*A PROVEN TOOL TO DETERMINE WHEN YOUR INTERVENTION IS APPROPRIATE
*WHEN TO TEACH VERSUS WHEN TO TAKE ACTION
*AND MORE...

THE PRESENTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE FERN WEIS, PARENT COACH. FERN IS A CERTIFIED COACH, MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER, WIFE, AND MOTHER OF TWO YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE TAUGHT HER A LOT ABOUT PARENTING AND LIFE.

RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY CALLING LITERACY ORANGE AT 845-341-5460 OR MAIL YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS, AND THE SCHOOL YOUR CHILD ATTENDS TO: LITERACY ORANGE, 70 FULTON STREET, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940

OR

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

LITERACY ORANGE NEEDS TUTORS! PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL (845)341-5460 AND REGISTER FOR TRAINING..

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**TUTOR TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2012**

MIDDLETOWN TRAINING:

Training will take place at Mulberry House Senior Center, 62-70 West Main Street, Middletown

Dates and Times of Training:

Thursday, April 19, 2012: 6:30pm-9:30pm

Saturday, April 21, 2012: 9:00am-3:30pm

Saturday, April 28, 2012: 9:00am-3:30pm

Thursday, May 3, 2012: 6:30pm-9:30pm

NEW WINDSOR TRAINING:

Training will take place at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 543 Union Ave., New Windsor

Dates and Times of Training:

Thursday, May 31, 2012: 6:30-9:30

Saturday, June 2, 2012: 9:00am-3:30pm

Saturday, June 9, 2012: 9:00am-3:30pm

Thursday, June 14, 2012: 6:30pm-9:30pm

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**Braden Barron participated in the "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" program sponsored by his local library. In honor of his accomplishments, Bruce and Gloria Barren, Braden's grandparents and tutors at Literacy Orange donated $100 to Literacy Orange! Please click Photos to get a glimpse of this wonderful family!

***A Special Message from One of Our Tutors***

"Rosemary", one of our tutors, sent our Program Coordinators this special message:

"I want to let you know that "Tanya" (Rosemary's student) has begun English 101, Biology and Math at Orange County Community College. She has worked so hard to get to this point! I am soooo proud of her. If she passes her classes this fall, she will be continuing at Orange County Community College for a few years. As of now, she wants to be put on "leave" from Literacy; she has absolutely no free time. This has been such a wonderful, rewarding experience for me to watch her progress. My only regret is that I didn't do this earlier in life!!!"

GREAT JOB ROSEMARY AND TANYA!

Please join us and have a rewarding experience like Rosemary...don't make the same mistake and wait..do it now!

“Reading Impacts Communities”

In the United States 1 in 5 American adults is functionally illiterate. That is more than 40 million people that can not read a bedtime story to their child, or read the directions on a medicine bottle.

Literate populations are more likely to develop economically, live healthier lives, and be more peaceful.

Promote positive community environments for literacy.

Increase access to adult learning programs for both men and women.

Reduce barriers to literacy.

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LITERACY ORANGE NY

Open Books, Open Doors