Literacy Volunteers Honors Community Partners at Annual Recognition Night
Stamford, Conn. (July 2, 2024) – On June 18, Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers (LVFC) celebrated its participants, volunteer tutors, and community partners during its annual Recognition Night. Held at the First Presbyterian Church in Stamford, this special evening recognized the commitment of students striving for English language proficiency and workforce readiness, as well as the invaluable contributions of volunteer tutors. Family Centers’ support staff and a variety of community partners were also honored for their commitment to the program.
At the event, LVFC presented three organizations with its Community Partner Award. The Ferguson Library, along with CEO Alice Knapp and ELL, Citizenship & Cultural Programs Manager Yelenda Klompus, were recognized for referring Stamford residents for English language instruction and the library’s commitment to offering diverse community programming.
The YWCA of Greenwich was commended for providing free swim instruction to LVFC students and their children, which addresses the critical issue of accidental drowning among those with limited English proficiency, YWCA President & CEO Mary Lee. Kiernan and Aquatics Director Shauna Sudderth were on hand to accept the award.
The Reading Champions Program through the Greenwich United Way was celebrated for its involvement in LVFC’s Family Literacy program at New Lebanon School. Throughout the school year, Reading Champions Volunteer Athena Lagoros engaged children in Program in literacy weekly activities.
The 2024 Family Centers Partner in Excellence Award was presented to Jessica Montgomery and Darian Jones of the Family Centers’ Reaching Independence Through Employment/Pathways to Employment Growth programs for their role in helping LVFC students gain English proficiency and workforce readiness through guidance, career counseling, and networking support.
The Family Centers Collaborative Support Awards honored the Palmer’s Hill Client Support Specialist Team of Moriah Carvajal, Maynely Rodriguez, and Iris Del Poente for their consistent support of the Literacy Volunteers program during busy testing periods by providing comfortable spaces and program information. Family Centers Health Care Manager Gigi Chaux received the Partner in Healthcare Training Award for her guidance and support during study sessions for healthcare certifications, which significantly contributed to the success of professional certification students.
Literacy Volunteers provides free instruction for adults and families in lower Fairfield County to promote self-sufficiency through English language fluency and literacy, digital skills, and career support. For more information, visit FamilyCenters.org/Literacy-Volunteers or call 203-324-3167.
Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service programs to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. Over 300 professionals and 500 trained volunteers work together to provide more than 24,000 residents with a holistic, wrap-around approach to care. Family Centers is Joint Commission accredited in Ambulatory Health Care, Behavioral Health Care and Human Services. Family Centers’ Early Care and Education programs are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the agency is licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. Visit www.familycenters.org for additional information.
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