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How long have you been volunteering with Literacy NRV? Almost 2 years! Tell us why you volunteer with Literacy NRV. I was interested in finding an organization to volunteer with during summer break. I found Literacy NRV and thought it was an interesting and meaningful way to spend my time; the opportunity for me to make a long-term impact on others’ lives through learning English appealed to me, and I was excited to get involved! Tell us about your volunteer experience with L

In January 2026, Ginny Ayers stepped down as Executive Director of Literacy NRV after four remarkable years of leadership, innovation, and dedicated service to the organization and the community. Following her transition, Ginny continued serving Literacy NRV in a volunteer coordinator role until this week, when we were excited to welcome Janette Celestino to the team. While we will deeply miss Ginny’s day-to-day leadership, we are incredibly grateful this is not goodbye. Gin

Dear friends of literacy, Thank you for joining us last night at the 18th Annual Scrabble Tournament for Literacy! It was so wonderful to be together to enjoy an evening of fun games, delicious food, and great company. And congratulations to all our winners, including repeat grand champions, The Letter People! We'll post all the results and photos on our website soon and will continue to share pictures on our Facebook page . 2026 Scrabble Tournament Award Winners Most Creati

Since 2016, Literacy NRV (LNRV) and the Blacksburg Refugee Partnership (BRP) have worked hand in hand to support refugees and displaced individuals as they build new lives in our community. Blacksburg Refugee Partnership is a volunteer-led organization grounded in the simple but powerful belief that every person deserves a safe, peaceful, and happy home. BRP connects families to essential resources and provides the ongoing support needed to help them plant roots and thrive i