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Blue Ridge Literacy

Educating the Newest Locals

Blue Ridge Literacy transforms lives in the Roanoke Valley by empowering adults through language and literacy support.

Blue Ridge Literacy Marks 40 Years with Buzz4Good Watch Party at Grandin Theatre

Blue Ridge Literacy will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a Buzz4Good Watch Party and behind-the-scenes conversations on Thursday, May 1 at the Grandin Theatre.

Blue Ridge Literacy Receives Generous Grant From Roanoke Women’s Foundation

Blue Ridge Literacy receives a generous grant from Roanoke Women's Foundation to prepare adult English language learners transitioning into higher education settings.

Support Blue Ridge Literacy by Playing Scrabble

Blue Ridge Literacy will host its annual Scrabble tournament and fundraiser in late April.

Blue Ridge Literacy Receives Grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Blue Ridge Literacy has received a generous grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to continue adult English literacy programs.

Do You Know… Ahoo Salem?

This global citizen serves Roanoke’s newest Americans.

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Blue Ridge Literacy hosts an annual Scrabble tournament which is a major fundraiser. / With five levels of English for Speakers of Other Languages classes, Blue Ridge Literacy provides adult learners with year-round opportunities to reach their language goals — in-person or online.

Educating the Newest Locals

Blue Ridge Literacy transforms lives in the Roanoke Valley by empowering adults through language and literacy support.
Blue Ridge Literacy celebrates its graduates.

Blue Ridge Literacy Marks 40 Years with Buzz4Good Watch Party at Grandin Theatre

Blue Ridge Literacy will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a Buzz4Good Watch Party and behind-the-scenes conversations on Thursday, May 1 at the Grandin Theatre.
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Blue Ridge Literacy Receives Generous Grant From Roanoke Women’s Foundation

Blue Ridge Literacy receives a generous grant from Roanoke Women's Foundation to prepare adult English language learners transitioning into higher education settings.
BRL offers a variety of programs to help Roanoke area individuals improve their literacy and life skills.

Support Blue Ridge Literacy by Playing Scrabble

Blue Ridge Literacy will host its annual Scrabble tournament and fundraiser in late April.
With a focus on Functional Literacy Skills, BRL’s ESOL class programs provide adult learners with the reading, writing, and English communication skills they need to interact and operate in everyday settings and to make long-term plans so they can improve living conditions for themselves and their families.

Blue Ridge Literacy Receives Grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Blue Ridge Literacy has received a generous grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to continue adult English literacy programs.
Ahoo Salem

Do You Know… Ahoo Salem?

This global citizen serves Roanoke’s newest Americans.

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