Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy

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Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy Since 1987, Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy has provided free, individualized literacy support for adults.

We help learners strengthen reading, writing, math, English, and everyday skills while building confidence and opportunity in our community. Our mission is to improve adult basic literacy skills and strengthen our community by providing our clients essential workforce literacy skills to ensure their success. We are dedicated to empowering individuals and enhancing the vitality of our workforce. Together we can create a ​brighter future for all our clients, our businesses, and our community.

What a fun way to celebrate Halloween! We had a blast joining the students at Stepping Stone for their trick-or-treat ev...
10/30/2026

What a fun way to celebrate Halloween!

We had a blast joining the students at Stepping Stone for their trick-or-treat event today! It was so much fun meeting the students, handing out treats, and connecting with other wonderful community organizations.

A big thank you to Stepping Stone School for inviting CCVL to be part of the fun! We loved getting to spend the morning with everyone!

We had a fun surprise delivered to the office today!Someone sent us some new learning materials, along with the sweetest...
10/15/2026

We had a fun surprise delivered to the office today!

Someone sent us some new learning materials, along with the sweetest gift note!

These hands-on resources are such a great addition to our learning space. They give our students more opportunities to practice reading, sounds, syllables, and sentence building in a fun, multisensory way.

A HUGE thank you to the Balkman family for thinking of CCVL and our students! We appreciate it so much!

If you’d like to help us stock our learning space, we have an Amazon Wishlist filled with office supplies and learning materials we can put to good use!

Shop our wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PUNDIQ70ER4R?ref_=wl_share

We’re already making big plans for Read Between the Wines 2027, and we’re excited about this upcoming year’s featured au...
10/09/2026

We’re already making big plans for Read Between the Wines 2027, and we’re excited about this upcoming year’s featured author!

She recently stopped by our office and learning space for a visit and brought along a few copies of her books.

We can’t wait to share more, but we thought we’d give you a little sneak peek first!

Any guesses who our 2027 featured author might be?

Our October newsletter went out this week with updates on student support, family literacy resources, volunteer opportun...
10/07/2026

Our October newsletter went out this week with updates on student support, family literacy resources, volunteer opportunities, new partnerships, and some of the work happening behind the scenes at CCVL!

You can read the latest update here:
https://mailchi.mp/ccvliteracy/a-fall-update-from-ccvl

If you’d like future updates delivered directly to your inbox, you can join our email list here:
https://mailchi.mp/8c5c0a429c38/newsletter-sign-upccvl

Sign up for occasional updates from Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy and see how adult and family literacy is making a difference across Crawford County.

Every Arkansas child from birth to age five can receive a FREE book in the mail each month until their 5th birthday!It’s...
10/05/2026

Every Arkansas child from birth to age five can receive a FREE book in the mail each month until their 5th birthday!

It’s an amazing way to build your library at home.

Be sure to enroll your little ones today: ArkansasImaginationLibrary.org/enroll

📚 More Arkansas children than ever are receiving Imagination Library books!

This October, 85,916 children are enrolled—47.6% of Arkansas children ages 0-5 and more than 4,000 new young readers in just one month.

In the weeks since Dolly’s passing, Arkansas families have honored her legacy by enrolling their children her Imagination Library.

And we’re still growing. 💙

Every Arkansas child from birth to age five can receive a FREE book in the mail each month until their 5th birthday.

👉 Enroll Today: ArkansasImaginationLibrary.org/enroll

Supporting adult learners takes more than materials and curriculum. It also takes people willing to give their time.Volu...
10/02/2026

Supporting adult learners takes more than materials and curriculum. It also takes people willing to give their time.

Volunteer tutors help students practice skills, work through lessons, ask questions, and stay connected to their goals.

You do not have to be a teacher to volunteer. We provide support and help match volunteers with students based on availability and needs.

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about volunteering with CCVL:
https://www.ccvliteracy.org/become-a-volunteer.html #/

When a student comes to CCVL, we start by learning more about their goals, where they are starting, and what kind of sup...
09/30/2026

When a student comes to CCVL, we start by learning more about their goals, where they are starting, and what kind of support will work best.

That may include tutoring, online curriculum, take-home materials, or a mix of several options.

Flexible support matters because adult learners are often balancing work, family, transportation, and other responsibilities.

Donor support helps us keep curriculum licenses active and provide learning materials students can use between meetings.

Our newest blog shares more about how intake, materials, and flexible support work together at CCVL.
Read it here: https://www.ccvliteracy.org/resources/what-it-takes-to-keep-learning-moving-forward #/

When people think about adult literacy, they usually think about tutoring. That is part of it, but there is a lot more t...
09/28/2026

When people think about adult literacy, they usually think about tutoring. That is part of it, but there is a lot more that goes into helping a student get started and keep moving forward.

When someone comes to CCVL, we start by talking through what they want help with and what goals they are working toward. From there, we may complete intake and assessment, look at their current skill level, and figure out what kind of support and resources would be the best fit.

Not every student starts in the same place, and not every student has the same barriers. Some need in-person support with a volunteer tutor. Some need materials they can work on at home. Some benefit from guided online curriculum they can continue between meetings, especially when transportation, work schedules, or other responsibilities make it harder to come in regularly.

That is one of the ways donor support helps.

Financial support helps us purchase learning materials, maintain curriculum and program licenses, and provide resources students can use based on their starting point, goals, and availability. It helps us make sure learning can continue, even when meeting in person every time is not realistic.

There is a lot of work behind the scenes, but it matters because it helps us provide support that is practical, flexible, and useful for the adults we serve.

Interested in joining the mission?
[email protected]

Come visit us at the Heath & Wellness fair at the Van Buren Public Library! There are a lot of local organizations here ...
09/26/2026

Come visit us at the Heath & Wellness fair at the Van Buren Public Library!

There are a lot of local organizations here sharing resources for families throughout our community, so it’s a great chance to stop by, learn more about what’s available, and connect with programs you may not have known about.

And if you have littles, bring them along! They’ll have a Touch-a-Truck area with an ambulance, fire truck, police and sheriff vehicles, a military vehicle, and more.

Come by and see us while you’re here! We’d love to tell you more about the literacy resources and programs available through Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy.

www.ccvliteracy.org

Literacy is about more than learning to read.Adults come to CCVL for a lot of different reasons. Some want to improve th...
09/23/2026

Literacy is about more than learning to read.

Adults come to CCVL for a lot of different reasons. Some want to improve their reading, writing, or math skills. Some are learning English. Others are preparing for their next step in education, working toward employment goals, learning to use technology, or building skills they need in everyday life.

Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing more about our programs, the goals our learners are working toward, the resources we use, and the partnerships that help us serve Crawford County.

If you’d like to keep up with what we’re doing, you can join our email list here:
https://mailchi.mp/8c5c0a429c38/newsletter-sign-upccvl

Address

2925 Alma Highway, Ste. 9
Van Buren, AR
72956

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+14794744594

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