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FAIRMONT — In order to meet the growing need for tutors in math, reading, writing and languages, a local literacy nonprofit has organized a new tutor training class. ....
Jul 29, 2021 Kay Nesselrotte, executive director of the Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, holds a T-shirt from the Run to Read half marathon held in the winter of 2020. Participants in Fridayâs race will receive a similar shirt. PHOTO BY DAVID KIRK FAIRMONT â Twice a year runners from all over come together to support literacy in Marion County. The Literacy Volunteers of Marion County nonprofit is gearing up for its first major fundraiser of the year. Friday evening will kick off the 23rd annual Run to Read 5K and the organizers are excited for this yearâs race. Last yearâs 5K was held as a virtual race due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, but this year the volunteers are holding the race fully in-person. Another change implemented in last yearâs race was the option to move up from a 5K to a 10K, which will be available again Friday. ....
1 of 3 Tutor trainer and board member for Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, Pam Shanholtz, right, leads a tutoring session with her student, Miles. PHOTO BY DAVID KIRK PHOTO BY DAVID KIRK The nonprofit Literacy Volunteers of Marion County are committed to providing their service free to anyone no matter their background. PHOTO BY DAVID KIRK FAIRMONT â A nonprofit described as one of Marion Countyâs hidden gems needs volunteers to help promote literacy. The Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, a crew of volunteers who offer free tutoring, have lost many of their experienced tutors due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the lower number of tutors, the number of individuals seeking help hasnât changed much. ....