2010
LV-MC Fund Raiser
Literacy Volunteers-Marquette County will host the 11th annual Hors d'oeuvre Buffet Thursday, Feb 4, 2010, 5:00-8:00pm at Mecan River Outfitters, W720 State Road 23, Princeton, WI  54968

The fun-filled evening includes a fabulous hors d'oeuvre buffet and a silent auction.  An interesting array of items from Marquette County and around the world will be auctioned.

Tots to Teens Holiday Book Drive

See what fun it was at the 2008 LV-MC Annual Fund Raiser - Photos

2008 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Check out these businesses who support literacy!

September is Literacy Awareness Month

Literacy Volunteers-Marquette County, Inc (LV-MC) is a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential tutoring to adults and families who want to improve their reading, writing, math and other skills.  Volunteer tutors provide individualized instruction. 

Literacy Volunteers-Marquette County is an affiliate of ProLiteracy America. 

The purpose of the organization is to improve the quality of life by promoting and fostering increased literacy and lifelong learning in Marquette County, WI and contiguous areas primarily through volunteer teaching of and aid to the illiterate, semi-literate, and those who are not native English speakers; to encourage and aid individuals, groups and organizations desiring to increase literacy through volunteer programs, and to develop public awareness of the illiteracy problem.

Collaboration with existing organizations and agencies is extremely important. Current LV-MC collaborative programs include:

• Women, Infant and Children clinic (WIC) StoryTime in Montello and Westfield

• Montello Library StoryTime

• Read for Joy! given to First Time mothers through the County Nurses

• Activity Packs accompanying WI Bookworms given to Head Start families

•  Getting Kids Excited About Reading

•  Tots to Teen Book Drive at Christmas

•  Assisting teachers with reading classes in elementary schools

• Sponsoring an essay contest at Forest Lane Elementary

• Speaking to various county groups about literacy

LV-MC is a member of Wisconsin Literacy, Inc., which works to raise awareness of the impact of low literacy on our state's economy and the benefits of providing adult literacy services to our businesses, families, and communities.  They provide support, training and advocacy to adult literacy programs statewide.   www.wisconsinliteracy.org