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 Creative Team Name -...

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 in the United...

Spring 2026 English language study started at the beginning of February. The storms delayed a few start dates, but everything came together. The last few years, we’ve focused on offering multi-level classes in different locations throughout the New River Valley. That focus was informed by the large number of students compared to available volunteers. This Spring term, we adjusted our efforts to provide student-focused, small group classes. We’ve also prioritized matching students with...