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Literally Changing Lives
Literacy Volunteers of Western Cook County is a not-for-profit agency that provides free tutoring services and literacy programs to adults in western Chicago and suburban Cook County through its network of trained volunteers. Established in 1986, LVWCC currently serves approximately 200 students per year.
Browse through our site to find out more about our mission, volunteer opportunities, and how our programs improve adult literacy in western Cook County, Illinois.
Upcoming Events:
August 24th-28th
Fall 2010 Tutor Training Workshop
Are you interested in becoming a literacy tutor?
September 8, 2010
International Literacy Day
Libraries all over Cook County will celebrate International Literacy Day. Check out the activities at your local library! Read more about International Literacy Day here.
Whole Foods 5% Community Support Day, River Forest
Join us at Whole Foods in River Forest for International Literacy Day! 5% of all store sales will go directly to LVWCC! Click here for more information!
October 23, 2010
LVWCC Bake Sale
Oak Park Farmers Market
ESL Conversation Cafe
Join Our ESL Conversation Cafe! Practice English conversation and make new friends! Conversation Cafe is offered onTuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Tuesday Evenings
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church
8600 W. Lawerence Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706
Saturday Mornings
9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
LVWCC Office
125 N. Marion St., Rm 301
Oak Park, IL 60301