35 years of reading

In 1985 Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe began serving adults seeking to improve their basic reading skills or to learn English as a second language. During our 35-year history, approximately 14,000 adults throughout Santa Fe County have participated in over half a million hours of instruction. Some 5,000 trained tutors have volunteered their time. This represents staff, administration and volunteer contributions valued at more than

$12 million to our community.

During these times of the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic hardship, our tutoring services are more in demand than ever; however, our programs are in jeopardy because key governmental and private funding resources upon which we rely have informed us of significant cuts to our grants. We need help to keep programs open and free. This month we are celebrating our 35th anniversary with a silent auction, and we hope you will consider supporting this fundraising venture. You can benefit our programs with either a monetary donation or visit our online auction.

To register on your mobile device, text LITERACYSF to 243725. To register on your computer or tablet, in your web browser go to one.bidpal. net/literacysf. Register by selecting “SIGN IN” in the upper right of the screen. You can register via your email address, Google or Facebook. Also, the first 100 people who register will be entered into a drawing for a lovely commemorative item in celebration of our 35th anniversary.

Arthur Panaro volunteer tutor Santa Fe