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Summer Tutor Training!

Tues. May 28th and Thurs. May 30th  from 5:30-7:30 Tues. June 25th and Thurs. June 27th from 5:30-7:30 Saturday, August 31st from 10:00-2:00 Please call 265-9339 to RSVP.  Training is free, though the recommended tutor text book is $25.00 (cash … Continue reading

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Spring Tutor Training

  Who are the tutors of BLUE RIDGE LITERACY? A team of about 100 dedicated volunteer tutors are currently helping about 300adult learners. The tutors are adult men and women of all ages. They all have a high school diploma … Continue reading

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Scrabble Tournament Sign-Up

The Scrabble Tournament is coming! Thursday March 14, 2013!! Please download  the form and email it to SLohmann@brlit.org to sign-up! Scrabble Tournament Sign-Up Form TOMORROW THURSDAY MARCH 14TH. DOORS OPEN AT 5. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AFTERNOON SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. … Continue reading

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Blue Ridge Literacy receives donation from Wells Fargo

Rick Chappelear of Wells Fargo presents BRL Executive Director, Russ Merritt with $1,000 check to support literacy programs in the Roanoke Valley!

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New Interns from Hollins University January 2013

Starting off the new year we are welcoming three new interns at Blue Ridge Literacy. Our first intern is a previous volunteer, Brandie Gray, who has been volunteering here since October 2012. Brandie is a sophomore English/ Creative Writing major … Continue reading

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Seasons of Literacy: Blue Ridge Literacy Holiday Campaign

This holiday season consider giving the life-changing gift of literacy. With your time and resources you can help one of the 30,000 people struggling with functional illiteracy right here in the Blue Ridge Valley. As the region with the highest … Continue reading

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Congratulations to Two More New Citizens!

On Friday, November 9th, BRL received wonderful news from two of our PEACE Cuban learners. Working hard since May of this year, Yusnelis Villarejo applied about eight weeks ago with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, and was contacted last … Continue reading

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