Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Author: The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM) June 27, 2026 Duration: 7:47
We spoke with Steve Morris from the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford about the organization's mission to improve literacy among adults, serving 19% of Hartford's population who read at or below the second-grade level. The nonprofit, established in 1972, offers classes in English, reading, writing, and citizenship preparation, with 100-125 volunteers annually. Steve highlighted a success story of a veteran who overcame illiteracy and built a bookshelf to display his reading achievements. The organization serves over 500 students annually and encourages community engagement and volunteerism.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Wishes On Wheels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:57
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South Park Inn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:19
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Music Under The Stars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:21
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Root Center for Advocacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:39
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Jefferson Radiology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:15
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Duration: 10:52
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Generation Power Connecticut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:29
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Racquets for Life Foundation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:10
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Duration: 7:09
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