Literacy Buffalo Niagara

🎟️ Limited tickets remain for Lit Night Out! 🎟️

Don't miss your chance to join LBN on November 10th for a lively evening of trivia and friendly competition in support of adult literacy.

Come get lit with Buffalo Distilling's signature cocktails, test your trivia chops, or come to cheer on your favorite players.

➡️ Get tickets for Lit Night Out before they run out: https://bit.ly/4xDI7un

NOTE: Ticketing fees are not mandatory and the fee can be adjusted to $0 when checking out!

The month of October is Health Literacy Month! 🩺❤️

Literacy isn't just about reading books. It can mean understanding health information, navigating resources, completing forms, asking questions and making informed decisions for ourselves and our families.

➡️ Follow along this month as we highlight the connection between literacy and health and share more about the workshops LBN provides in our community. https://bit.ly/3TphTNH

Our deepest thanks to The M&T Charitable Foundation for their generous grant in support of Adult Literacy! Thank you M&T Bank ❤️

Join LBN on November 10th for a lively evening of trivia and friendly competition in support of adult literacy. Whether you’re a 1-person powerhouse or a dream team of 4, make it a Lit Night Out!

Come get lit with Buffalo Distilling's signature cocktails, test your trivia chops, or come to cheer on your favorite players.

Your participation helps provide the literacy instruction, resources, and support adults need to navigate everyday life, pursue new opportunities, and feel more connected to their community.

➡️ Get tickets for Lit Night Out here: https://bit.ly/4xDI7un

Give a warm welcome to our 4 newest board members! We're looking forward to working with them as part of the LBN team.

⭐ Mary Ieraci ⭐
Mary has been a social worker for 8 years, spanning from program evaluation and implementation to advocacy and case work. She feels passionate about supporting the important work being done in the community and enjoys being surrounded by similarly motivated people!

⭐ Larissa Bachman, MSW ⭐
Larissa is currently the COO at Pinnacle Community Services, proud to support individuals and families in the community for over 11 years. She is honored to join the LBN Board and help further its work to create opportunities through literacy.

⭐ Kevin Espinosa ⭐
Kevin is the General Counsel at Greenlight Networks where he oversees the company’s Legal, Operational Risk, Vendor Management, and Corporate Real Estate functions. He lives in East Aurora with his wife and three daughters. Kevin is also an active volunteer with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

⭐ Mike Whitney ⭐
Mike serves as marketing manager for the Buffalo Sabres. He is passionate about helping make Western New York livable, exciting, and neighborly — for all who call it home.

We have digital literacy workshops coming up at Isaías González-Soto Library! Learn how to navigate patient portals, make telehealth appointments, and use digital devices to manage your healthcare.

🟢 No registration needed — join us on these upcoming dates! 🟢

In honor of AEFL Week, we want to spotlight LBN student Elijah! This impressive young man has improved his reading skills through our tutoring program, gaining the confidence to pursue a career as a professional barber.

➡️ Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/4yjQyuQ

Today is the start of Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, a yearly initiative from the Coalition on Adult Basic Education!

43 million U.S. adults read at or below a third-grade level. Research shows that when our nation invests in adult education, outcomes improve

This week we're celebrating the determination, resilience, and success of adult learners in our community. Adult education opens doors to better jobs, stronger families, and brighter futures — and LBN is proud to be part of that journey!

➡️ Learn more about AEFL week on the COABE website: https://www.coabe.org/aefl-week

Class is in session! 🍎 LBN's first Tutor Orientation of the season will be held this Saturday, September 12.

The first step in becoming a literacy tutor is to fill out a volunteer application. Visit our website to review the list of tutor requirements and apply today!
➡️ https://literacybuffalo.org/volunteer

Happy International Literacy Day! 📖 🌎

Literacy continues to evolve in a rapidly changing world. Digitalization, including AI, is reshaping how literacy policies and practices are designed, implemented and monitored.

It also highlights the necessity of a solid foundational literacy base to help us engage with information safely and responsibly. In particular, literacy skills that enable people to read the world critically form the foundation for transformation.

➡️ You can play a role in the fight for literacy — change starts at the local level! Visit our website learn how: https://literacybuffalo.org/get-involved/