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English Empowerment Center (formerly Literacy Council of Northern Virginia)

Transforming Employee Lives and Businesses through English Literacy
Thu Aug 8 2019, Crimsonbridge Foundation  
LCNV's Destination Workforce® not only benefits the business partners, but also transforms lives and communities.


At D.C. Restaurants, Language Lessons Are a Perk That Boosts Confidence and Morale
Wed Jul 17 2019, Washington City Paper  
ThinkFoodGroup teamed up with the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia's Destination Workforce initiative to implement the 16-week course.


From Alabama to Wyoming, Outstanding Charities in Every State
Fri Nov 24 2017, Parade Magazine  
What outstanding charities does Virginia have?


2016 Naturalization Ceremony
Thu Nov 3 2016, Fairfax County Channel 16 Cable Television  
LCNV hosted a USCIS Naturalization Ceremony at the James Lee Community Center, Nov. 2, 2016.


Registration for English Literacy Classes Begins on Sept. 13
Tue Sep 6 2016, Falls Church News-Press  
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, located at 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, is opening registration for its English literacy classe


Literacy Council of N.Va. preps for fall coursework
Mon Aug 8 2016, INSIDENOVA  
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is gearing up for its fall English classes for adults.


Literacy Volunteers of Virginia
Tue Jul 5 2016, Comcast Newsmakers  
Patricia Donnelly, Executive Director, LCNV, discusses the organization and the mission to the community.


Literacy Council of Northern Virginia Annual Recognition Event 2016
Fri Jun 24 2016, Fairfax County Channel 16 Cable Television  
On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (LCNV) successfully hosted its 54th Annual Recognition Event.


Creating career pathways for adult literacy: A Q&A with Patti Donnelly
Fri Sep 25 2015, National Skills Coalition  
LCNV Executive Director discusses issues such as WIOA, LCNV's new Destination Workforce track, and how to strengthen adult education


Young Adult Lit Author Martina Boone Visits F.C.
Wed Jul 1 2015, Falls Church News-Press  
Local author, literacy advocate, and keynote speaker from LCNV's Annual Recognition Event


Literacy Council of Northern Virginia Annual Recognition Event
Tue Jun 23 2015, Fairfax County Channel 16 Cable Television  
On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (LCNV) successfully hosted its 54th Annual Recognition Event.


Alexandria: Philanthropy Summit to Honor Local Leaders
Wed Apr 15 2015, Virginia Connection Newspapers  
LCNV Board President Kitty Porterfield wins 2015 Nonprofit Board Leader of the Year in Alexandria


A Life Reinvigorated: A Sense of Purpose in Teaching Immigrants
Fri Apr 4 2014, WhiteHouse.gov  
The White House Selects LCNV AmeriCorps Classroom Instructor as a Cesar E. Chavez "Champion of Change"


Help Adults Improve Literacy
Thu Sep 22 2011, Arlington Connection Newspaper  
In light of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 12 – 16, the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is seeking…


AmeriCorps Program Spotlight: Literacy Council of Northern Virginia - ESOL and Family Learning Program
Tue May 3 2011, Volunteer Virginia  
LCNV is the oldest nonprofit adult literacy program in the state and recognized as one of the most successful nonprofits in the Commonwealth.


Beyond the English Lessons
Thu Mar 3 2011, El Tiempo Latino  
The name is difficult to pronounce for those who do not know English, but its mission is summed up in one simple sentence: change lives.


An Orange Line Train to Ballston
Wed Dec 31 2008, N/A