Our Mission
The mission of Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec is to improve reading, writing and related literacy skills of adults so each individual may reach their potential, and to promote and advocate for literacy.
Our Statement of Values
In fulfilling its mission to help each individual reach their potential, LVK is committed to recognizing the value of each individual, to treating each individual with respect and compassion, to partnering with other service organizations, and to be welcoming to all who seek our services.
2024 Blind Date with A Book & Tea
Saturday, May 18, 2024 1-3pm
at the Viles House, 71 Stone Street, Augusta
Join us for this special benefit for Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec. Enjoy picking out your own teacup that you get to keep, select your gourmet tea and partake of select desserts while you browse through the historic Viles House as you find your special book among a collection of wrapped books, many from our favorite Maine authors. Each book will be tagged with intriguing clues alluding to the book inside. The collection will include everything from mystery, romance, classics, adventure, science fiction to young adult and youth. Books will be identified as “New with Autograph,” “New,” or in “Excellent Used Condition.”
Tickets: $15- includes tea & teacup, desserts, and a book of your choice.
Call 207-626-3440 or email info@lva-augusta.org to register – only 60 tickets will be sold.
COMMUNITY FAMILY LITERACY GATHERING
Saturday, April 20, 2-4pm
at Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant Street Waterville, ME
Free event for families and children, books and more books, read alouds, snacks, crafts and prizes.
%
Among immigrants only half (53%) are proficient English speakers
%
of adult basic literacy students enter a program reading at or below a third-grade level
Bringing all adults to the equivalent of a sixth-grade reading level would generate an additional $2.2 trillion in annual income for the country
Source: Proliteracy 2023
Our Process
LVK strives to ensure a productive and inclusive environment for all members of our diverse community, which includes people of all abilities, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious traditions, socioeconomic classes, and ages.
The concepts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are important to LVK in our strategic initiatives, partnerships, advocacy, innovation, and educational programs as we work to enrich literacy in our community.
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Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec is proud to serve all of Kennebec County
Where We Serve
It is our privilege to serve clients all throughout Kennebec County.