named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Literacy Program
Provides one-on-one and small-group tutoring for adults with low literacy skills using student-centered, individualized instruction tailored to personal goals
Book Buddies
Matches trained volunteers with children in grades K-4 for weekly one-on-one reading sessions to improve fluency, comprehension, and confidence
Classroom Buddies
Volunteers read aloud to groups of pre-K through 2nd-grade students using dialogic reading strategies to promote early literacy and language development
English Language Learner (ESL) Program
Offers small-group classes and one-on-one tutoring for adult English language learners to improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
Math Buddies
Provides one-on-one or small-group math tutoring for students needing foundational math support through engaging, hands-on activities
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 2 activities
- One-on-one and small-group literacy tutoring for adultsProvides free one-on-one and small-group tutoring in basic literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners with low literacy levels or limited English proficiency, including immigrants, across Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, and Orange Counties. Volunteers are recruited, trained, and matched with students based on assessed needs.
- Volunteer recruitment, training, and support for literacy programsRecruits, trains, and supports volunteers who deliver literacy instruction to children and adults, including providing instructional resources, digital tools, and ongoing guidance to enhance tutoring effectiveness. This includes support for volunteers working in basic literacy, ESL, reading, and math.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Annual Community Spelling Bee fundraiserHosts a signature team-based, non-elimination spelling competition each spring in Dutchess County, now in its 32nd year, supported by over 75 businesses and organizations, to raise funds for literacy programs serving children and adults.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Distribution of learning materials and access to booksFacilitates access to books and learning materials for literacy programs through office and school-based 'blue bags' and partnerships with the Mid-Hudson Library system, supporting both adult and children's literacy initiatives.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- One-on-one and small-group reading and math tutoring for childrenRecruits, trains, and matches volunteers to provide one-on-one and small-group reading and math support to school children in grades K–4 who are struggling with literacy or numeracy, with services delivered in schools and community settings across the Hudson Valley. Programs include Book Buddies and targeted math tutoring using hands-on activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$363K
Contributions & grants$350K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K4%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$456K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$266K
Grants paid out$87K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$656K
Cash$340K
Investments$163K
Liabilities$69K
Net assets$587K
Liquid reserves13.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISOL RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $75K |
board members · 9
- ADRIENE M CONRAD — REISGNED MAY
- GEORGE MANN — VICE PRESIDE
- GREG CRISPELL — TREASURER
- KERI PETERSON — RESIGNED NOV
- MICHELE RIZZI — RESIGNED MAY
- ROBIN M GREEN — PRESIDENT
- SHEBA ABRAHAIM — BOARD MEMBER
- VALERIE GROUPER — BOARD MEMBER
- WAYNE R QUINT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Digital Learn Partner — Resource partner providing digital literacy training tools used by the organization to support volunteers.
- FUNDERS 2024-2025 Funder — Group of funders supporting Literacy Connections during the 2024-2025 cycle, listed collectively on the organization's website.
- Hudson Area Library Partner — Hosts Literacy Connections services at its location in Hudson, NY
- Hudson Area Library Partner — Hosts Literacy Connections services at its location in Hudson, NY.
- Marist College Partner — Hosts the annual Community Spelling Bee at the Marist College Student Center.
- Mid-Hudson Library Partner — Collaborates with Literacy Connections to facilitate book ordering for literacy programs.
- participating schools Partner — Partner schools hosting the Book Buddies reading program with volunteer tutors.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Individualized, One-on-One Tutoring Modelmethodology: one-on-one_tutoringBy providing personalized, one-on-one tutoring tailored to the learner’s skill level and goals, the organization increases engagement, motivation, and literacy outcomes for both adults and children, because individualized attention allows instruction to be relevant, respectful, and responsive to each learner's life context.
- Intergenerational Literacy Breakthroughmethodology: two_generation_approachBy simultaneously serving children and adults through parallel tutoring programs, the organization disrupts cycles of intergenerational illiteracy, because improving adult literacy strengthens role modeling and home literacy environments, while direct support for children builds early reading skills that prevent future educational deficits.
- Volunteer-Powered Literacy Expansionmethodology: volunteer_powered_programmingBy training, supporting, and deploying volunteers, the organization scales literacy services across generations and communities, because volunteer involvement lowers barriers to program access while building regional capacity and fostering community ownership of literacy outcomes.