Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford Transforming lives through literacy by empowering adults to read, learn, work and grow. Citizenship. Call us for more information or to register for a class!

Our small classes in Basic Literacy (for native English speakers) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are at the core of what we do. But our experience has shown that sometimes, gaining English literacy is not enough to change a life. We have evolved into a learning hub, offering a continuum of education programs based on the range of skills adults need to be independent, engaged members of our community. We now also offer math, GED, and pre-NEDP classes, help students with job searches and online applications, and prepare students for U.S. In our computer labs, we teach everything from typing and using a mouse to navigating the Web. For information about becoming a volunteer, or to view our class schedule, visit our website at www.lvgh.org.

LVGH proudly celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize the history, traditions, and cultural dive...
09/17/2026

LVGH proudly celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize the history, traditions, and cultural diversity of the U.S. Hispanic population. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from your family at LVGH!

Congratulations to Maria for passing her exam to earn her U.S. citizenship! We're so proud of this very important accomp...
09/11/2026

Congratulations to Maria for passing her exam to earn her U.S. citizenship! We're so proud of this very important accomplishment. 👏🇺🇸

LVGH students and tutors- Welcome Back to class! The Fall Term starts today. 📖
09/08/2026

LVGH students and tutors- Welcome Back to class! The Fall Term starts today. 📖

Happy Labor Day from LVGH!Our office is closed today, but we can't wait to welcome you all back for the start of the sch...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from LVGH!

Our office is closed today, but we can't wait to welcome you all back for the start of the school year tomorrow. Have a safe and happy holiday

Nikoll grew up in Bogota, Colombia with her family. She attended university there, earning a degree in Early Childhood a...
09/03/2026

Nikoll grew up in Bogota, Colombia with her family. She attended university there, earning a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. “Education was always an important part of my life, and I was passionate about helping children learn and grow.”

Nikoll, along with her mother and sister, made the difficult decision to move to the United States in search of better opportunities. She soon learned she could no longer work in the education field here as her accreditations did not transfer. The three of them found work as live-in housecleaners for a Spanish-speaking family. They were grateful for jobs, but had very little time to learn or practice English.

Everything began to change for Nikoll when she and her family moved to Connecticut. Determined to improve her future, she enrolled in English classes at East Hartford Adult Education. It was there that she learned about LVGH. “The program immediately caught my attention because I have a one-year-old daughter, and it provided both English classes for me and childcare for her at the same time. This opportunity was incredibly important because I wanted to improve my English skills, but I also wanted to ensure my daughter was well cared for while I studied.”

Nikoll’s literacy skills are getting stronger every day. In addition to her English classes, she has successfully completed two different certification courses. “From the educational materials provided to the instruction and constant support, everything about LVGH’s programs reflect a sincere desire to help people succeed. They go above and beyond to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.”

Now, Nikoll says her next goal is: “to continue learning, growing, and building a better future for myself and my daughter.”

With a sold out crowd full of LVGH family and friends, Literacy on Tap was such a fun and successful night. Thanks to ev...
08/28/2026

With a sold out crowd full of LVGH family and friends, Literacy on Tap was such a fun and successful night. Thanks to everyone who joined us and supported the event, we made over $6,500 for literacy programs and services. A very special thank you to Nikoll, our student speaker, for sharing her story with all of us.

Tomorrow's Literacy on Tap event is officially sold out! Thank you so much to everyone who registered- we can't wait to ...
08/24/2026

Tomorrow's Literacy on Tap event is officially sold out! Thank you so much to everyone who registered- we can't wait to see you there!

It's last call! 🍻 If you'd like to join us next week at Literacy on Tap (and we hope you do), please be sure to buy your...
08/19/2026

It's last call! 🍻 If you'd like to join us next week at Literacy on Tap (and we hope you do), please be sure to buy your tickets today at: lvgh.org/ontap26

A huge congratulations to these three ladies who passed their ServSafe exams to earn their Food Handler certificates! Gr...
08/18/2026

A huge congratulations to these three ladies who passed their ServSafe exams to earn their Food Handler certificates! Great job Viviana, Saydy, and Maritza! 👏

We're so excited to be just over a week away from Literacy on Tap at Urban Lodge Brewing Co! If you haven't yet, make su...
08/15/2026

We're so excited to be just over a week away from Literacy on Tap at Urban Lodge Brewing Co! If you haven't yet, make sure to register today at: lvgh.org/ontap26

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30 Arbor Street
Hartford, CT
06106

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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