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Welcome to Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County where literacy is at the heart of everything we do.
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About Literacy Volunteers of Sarasota County (LVSSC)

The heart and soul of LVSCC is our amazing team of volunteers who selflessly give their time and energy to improve literacy in our community. Get to know our team and their incredible dedication and passion for making a difference.

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SERVING THE

FOLLOWING AREAS:

Englewood

Laurel

Nokomis

North Port

Osprey

Venice 

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Proud to be Strongly Supported by the United Way of South Sarasota County.

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Named a Venice Top Ten Nonprofit

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Literacy Facts

48 Million

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Adults in the U.S. cannot read, write, or do basic math above a 3rd-grade level; that's 16% of the population.

Children of parents with low literacy have a 72% chance of not advancing beyond the lifestyle of their parents.

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Some 56,000 Sarasota County adults lack basic literacy skills, trapping an estimated 40% of them/their families in poverty

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