Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Thank you so much to our Literacy Ambassadors for your support of LVGH! To join us at Literacy & Libations, purchase your tickets today at: lvgh.org/litandlib25

Thank you so much to our Bronze Sponsors- American Eagle Financial Credit Union, Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc., Hartford HealthCare, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), Goodwin University, and Tzedakah House, LLC- for your support of LVGH! To join us at Literacy & Libations, purchase your tickets today at: lvgh.org/litandlib25

Congratulations to Damian on passing his exam to become a certified Traffic Control Flagger! LVGH recently created and implemented a new prep course for this certification, and Damian is our first-ever graduate of the course. With this new course, LVGH now offers four industry-recognized certifications through our Career Pathways program. Great job, Damian!

Thank you so much to our Silver Sponsors- Essex Aero Services, LLC and PeoplesBank- for your support of LVGH! To join us at Literacy & Libations, purchase your tickets today at: lvgh.org/litandlib25

Thank you so much to our Gold Sponsors- The Chase Family Foundation, The Cigna Group, and Comcast- for your support of LVGH! To join us at Literacy & Libations, purchase your tickets today at: lvgh.org/litandlib25

Jody has always been involved in education in one way or another. At the start of her career, she worked as a Special Education teacher in Maine. When she moved to Connecticut, she became the Special Education Director for several school districts including Hartford and East Hartford, and eventually took a position as Director of Norwich Adult Education. It was in that position that she developed CNA and Manufacturing programs to help students progress in their careers. “My passion was for working with the students and seeing what they were doing in their lives,” Jody shares. “It was so moving to go to graduation every year and see their accomplishments. It was the most fabulous experience.” When she officially retired, Jody tried out a few new hobbies and volunteer experiences before she found her place at LVGH. After flunking a watercolor class, she was encouraged by a friend who wanted to become a tutor with us and she decided to give it a try, too. “I was nervous, because even though I worked in Adult Education, I had never taught an ESOL class before. I didn’t know how organic it would be for me. Helping the students learn English and work towards a better future is so joyful. I am very purpose-driven, and it’s such a gift to be here. My husband says I always come home with such a big smile on my face after I teach.” Jody’s joy is contagious. You will often hear her class laughing and enjoying their time together. Thank you, Jody, for sharing your experience and enthusiasm with our students!

LVGH is excited to recognize this year's Presenting Sponsor, Talcott Financial Group. Thank you so much for your support of Literacy & Libations! Join us at the event or donate to the cause at: lvgh.org/litandlib25

Happy Women's History Month and Happy International Women's Day from LVGH! All of us got together this past week to recognize the efforts of the hard-working, majority-female staff with a celebratory lunch. 🩷

LVGH is thrilled to recognize The Cigna Group Foundation as this year's Community Partner Award recipient. Thank you so much for your ongoing support! Join us in honoring our Community Partner and celebrating literacy at Literacy & Libations. Register today at: lvgh.org/litandlib25

Literacy & Libations is back again at The Pond House this April and you're invited! Register today at: lvgh.org/litandlib25