Background Information
Address: 1313 Main Street
City: Buffalo
State: NY
Zip: 14209
E-mail: info@literacybuffalo.org
Web Address: http://www.literacybuffalo.org
General Inquiries About Organization
Name and Title: Tracy Diina, Executive Director
Fax: (716) 876-5036
Phone: (716) 876-8991
E-mail: tracy@literacybuffalo.org
Forum Contact Person
Name and Title: Christopher Caulfield, Asstistant Director Community Relations
Fax: (716) 876-5036
Phone: (716) 876-8991
E-mail: lvchris@gmail.com
Mission Statement:
The purpose of Literacy Volunteers of America/Buffalo & Erie County is to increase literacy skills in reading and conversational English of adult Erie County residents via the use of trained tutors through a free, one-to-one tutoring program, as well as free neighborhood Drop In Centers.
Organizational Background/Description
Since 1965, Literacy Volunteers has served functionally illiterate adults through our basic reading program. In the 1980's we began serving immigrants through ESOL classes. In the 2003-2004 program year, we served 695 clients from more than 80 different countries using over 400 trained tutors.
Publications:
Literacy Link - newsletter
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