Who We Are
Literacy Volunteers of Washington County is a nonprofit organization offering free literacy programs in reading, writing, and speaking English to adults in Washington County and Southeastern CT. Our focus is on helping adults at the lowest literacy levels. Our volunteers assist Adult Basic Education learners (native speakers of English) and English as a Second Language learners.
Literacy Volunteers began as as Westerly Public Library outreach program in 1982. By 1988, LVWC had developed its own bylaws, Board of Directors, and become incorporated. In 1991, LVWC received 501(c)3 nonprofit status.
Bilingual Literacy Coordinator- Chinese
Ling Springer

Literacy Specialist
Barbara Petty Heuer
401-596-9411
Literacy Specialist
Theresa Gregal
401-596-9411
401-326-2566 (remote days or after hours only)
Executive Director
Mary Carol Kendzia
401-596-9411

Staff
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robin E. Springborn
President
Karen Christian
Vice President
Janell Hayes Bruno
Secretary
Stephen K. Lynner
Treasurer
David R. Bailey
Rev. Sunil Chandy
Anne Driscoll
Ellen Lynch
Jennifer Richins Mellen
Edwin L. Russell
Justin J. Stevenson
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Keri Brenner
Anne G. Earle
Mary Goodman
Andrew Nathan
Tom Reycraft
Ardith Schneider
Jacquelyn Smith
Mary Carol Kendzia
Executive Director