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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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IMAGINE GIVING WINGS TO YOUR DREAMS

SOAR2013 Women’s Conference

Educate. Encourage. Energize. Empower.

Friday, September 20, 2013 - Saturday, September 21, 2013

Minerals Resorts & Spa, Vernon, New Jersey

For two days we will come together, to be inspired by each other’s successes, en-riched by our collective wisdom and through the strengthening of our own wings, empower other women with the knowledge that they too can soar.

Want to learn more? Go to the SOAR Website

LITERACY ORANGE NEEDS TUTORS! PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL (845-341-5460)

TO REGISTER FOR TRAINING..Click to Sign up for Tutor Training

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."

LITERACY ORANGE NEEDS TUTORS! PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL (845-341-5460)

TO REGISTER FOR TRAINING..Click to Sign up for Tutor Training

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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