Make check out to: Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area
Address to send check: PO box 7197, Fitchburg, MA 01420

<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;text-align:justify;' id="isPasted" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">When we think of literacy, we often picture a child learning to read in school. And while childhood education is vital, there&rsquo;s something even more powerful: an adult&rsquo;s ability to read &ndash; especially a mother&rsquo;s. According to the National Institutes of Health, a mother&rsquo;s reading ability is the single greatest determinant of her children&rsquo;s educational outcomes&nbsp;&ndash; more than family income or neighborhood.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area, we help adults in our community build essential &nbsp;English and &nbsp;literacy skills. Every lesson we teach opens doors &mdash; to employment, independence, citizenship, and self-confidence.<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year, demand for our services has surged. Our citizenship classes are at capacity, and more adults are waiting for one-on-one tutors.&nbsp;Tens of thousands of adults across Massachusetts still lack literacy skills, limiting their ability to work, support their families, and fully participate in their communities. Imagine the impact if each of these adults could achieve even modest improvements in reading, writing, and speaking English.<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 106%; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With your support, we can: &nbsp;&bull; Provide one-on-one tutoring for adults unable to attend traditional classes &nbsp;&bull; Offer citizenship classes that help immigrants prepare for naturalization &nbsp;&bull; Empower parents to support their children&rsquo;s learning at home &mdash; creating generational impact<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 106%; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Every gift makes a difference: &nbsp;&bull; $50 buys books and materials for a tutoring session &nbsp;&bull; $100 helps fund a week of citizenship classes &nbsp;&bull; $250 or more provides sustained, life-changing support for our learners<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 106%; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Every adult we teach has a story. Every lesson you help fund creates a ripple effect &mdash; empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building stronger communities. When you give, you&rsquo;re not just supporting one learner &mdash; you&rsquo;re investing in their future, their children, and the future of our region.<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 106%; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Consider making a tax-deductible donation before December 31 to help adults in our community gain the skills they need to thrive. Thank you for being part of this life-changing work.<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With gratitude<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Zwanieke Visser &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Girija<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;text-align:justify;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: justify; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Executive Director, LVMont&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Board President

When we think of literacy, we often picture a child learning to read in school. And while childhood education is vital, there’s something even more powerful: an adult’s ability to read – especially a mother’s. According to the National Institutes of Health, a mother’s reading ability is the single greatest determinant of her children’s educational outcomes – more than family income or neighborhood.  At Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area, we help adults in our community build essential  English and  literacy skills. Every lesson we teach opens doors — to employment, independence, citizenship, and self-confidence. This year, demand for our services has surged. Our citizenship classes are at capacity, and more adults are waiting for one-on-one tutors. Tens of thousands of adults across Massachusetts still lack literacy skills, limiting their ability to work, support their families, and fully participate in their communities. Imagine the impact if each of these adults could achieve even modest improvements in reading, writing, and speaking English.With your support, we can:  • Provide one-on-one tutoring for adults unable to attend traditional classes  • Offer citizenship classes that help immigrants prepare for naturalization  • Empower parents to support their children’s learning at home — creating generational impactEvery gift makes a difference:  • $50 buys books and materials for a tutoring session  • $100 helps fund a week of citizenship classes  • $250 or more provides sustained, life-changing support for our learnersEvery adult we teach has a story. Every lesson you help fund creates a ripple effect — empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building stronger communities. When you give, you’re not just supporting one learner — you’re investing in their future, their children, and the future of our region.Consider making a tax-deductible donation before December 31 to help adults in our community gain the skills they need to thrive. Thank you for being part of this life-changing work.With gratitude Zwanieke Visser                                             GirijaExecutive Director, LVMont                          Board President

A Brighter Future Through Literacy

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