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Literacy Volunteers of
Monongalia & Preston Counties

LVMPC has been bringing free, research-based literacy services
to West Virginians since the 1980s. We are a 501c3 non-profit that has literacy programs
for everyone - infants, preschoolers, students, adults, caregivers, and senior citizens.

Do you want help with your reading, writing, speaking, or listening?
Do you want to improve your English, computer skills, or get your high school equivalency diploma?
Do you want to volunteer and make a difference in your community?

Contact information is at the bottom of the page. We would love to work with you!

DONATE
TO LVMPC

LVMPC has been in operation for over 30 years because of donors like you.
We accept checks and PayPal donations.

Receive Services

Join a class, club, or our tutoring program.

Volunteer

Adults can apply to be tutors or volunteers.

Donate

Besides cash donations, we are always looking for high-quality books to disperse throughout the community.

Our motto is
Each One, Teach One

Our services are available to both native English speakers and English Language Learners. We work with adult learners to strengthen their abilities to read, write, speak, and listen.

We are an affiliate of Pro-Literacy. Click to learn more about literacy and our approach.

All of our services are free, research-driven, and confidential.

Our Programs

Monthly Community Literacy Clubs for Seniors and Babies

More than 30 one-on-one Pro-Literacy Tutors

Weekly English Conversation Table

Weekly Adult Literacy Classes Each Semester

20+ Little, Free Libraries

Ruby Read Bookmobile

Visit our Facebook page to see our current classes and events!

Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties

1 month ago

We are going to be at Mylan Park's Free Play Freedom Day on Friday, June 6th at 1PM giving out free, new books for kids under 7 with our bookmobile! See you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties

2 months ago

Help Adults Reach Their Goals by Volunteering as a TutorMake a real difference in someone's life by helping adults improve their English or basic literacy skills. As a tutor, you'll meet with your learner for at least one hour a week and report their progress monthly.No experience? No problem! We provide Pro-Literacy training, materials, and lesson plans to get you started. Once trained, you’ll be a certified Pro-Literacy tutor.Interested? Join us for a Zoom info session, where you'll fill out your application and complete all necessary paperwork. It’s easy to get started—just sign up for the session, and we’ll guide you through the process. We ask for at least a 12-week commitment.Join us in making a difference—one word at a time! Message us to sign up! ... See MoreSee Less

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Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties

2 months ago

We will be at the Kingwood Family Fun Expo with our Bookmobile this Saturday! Thank you to the Milan Puskar Foundation for funding this project - the kids love it! We will be giving out LOTS of books. See you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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LVMPC runs on research and data!

150+

West Virginians Receive Our Services Each Month

104

Pro-Literacy Defined Goals Met in 2022 by adult learners.
(examples: got a job, got a driver's license, registered to vote)

21

% of West Virginians need help with basic literacy.

LVMPC Sponsors

Hablamos Español

Our office on High Street is by appointment only

Call: 304-296-3400

Text: 724-491-2007

Email: director@lvmpc.org

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