Winter Weather
It is that time of year when cold and slippery weather can derail our plans. Literacy Connections’ main office in Poughkeepsie follows the Poughkeepsie and Arlington school districts for snow…
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For an impact that will last well beyond the holiday season, consider giving the gift of literacy! With a donation to the Friends of Literacy campaign, you can help an…
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We are so grateful for all who have donated on and around #GivingTuesday to get our Friends of Literacy campaign off to a great start. Our goal this year is…
DetailsEnjoy Your Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from Literacy Connections! Our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, to allow our staff, tutors, and students to enjoy time with their…
DetailsHappy November!
November is here, and we are getting a jump on Thanksgiving with a shout-out to our volunteers! Last year our volunteers donated over 12,000 hours to help adults and children…
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Bastille Day
Great event at Cross Court for our first annual Bastille Day Tennis fundraiser! And delicious cake (and food) we had along with a wonderful night of tennis benefiting Literacy Connections.…
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Did you know the impacts of Low Literacy? A high school drop out earns about $240,000 less than a graduate and pays about $60,000 less in taxes. The average 45…
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86 ways to say “Very Good!”
1. Good for you! 2. Superb 3. You did that very well. 4. You’ve got it made. 5. Terrific! 6. That’s not bad! 7. Couldn’t have done it better myself.…
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