About LVWA

Who Are We?

We Teach Adults The Functional Literacy Skills Needed To Navigate Daily Life.

We Envision A World Where Every Adult In Our Community Has The Literacy Skills Needed To Participate To Their Full Potential At Home, Work, And In Society.

We Believe Literacy Goes Beyond Instruction; It’s About Equity, Access, And Community Uplift.

OUR VISION

Strengthening our community through literacy, education, and advocacy.

The vision of Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area is that every community member will have the literacy resources they need to participate fully in society and be an inspired community of lifelong learners.

What We Do

One-on-one and small group tutoring for local adult residents

Adult Basic Education

Individualized sessions addressing basic skills such as reading, writing, math, English grammar, and problem-solving, and other tailored instruction as needed.

English Language Learners (ELL)

English language for adults at varying levels of learning, from beginning to advanced, emphasizing all language components – listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Naturalization/Citizenship

In order for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen they must pass the naturalization test. We provide citizenship and naturalization tutoring for legal permanent residents throughout the region.

Digital Literacy

We provide basic computer and smartphone use training for adults seeking to secure employment and opportunities to advance in their career, communicate with a child’s school and teacher, set-up and manage online banking, and navigate the ever-changing world of technology.