Ozlem is from Turkey. She came to the United States in 2022.
Events
Garden of Literacy Brunch & Baskets
Our signature event featured a deluxe brunch, fabulous silent auction, and exciting basket drawings. We celebrated spring and honored LVSC's commitment to teaching English while cultivating a welcoming and caring community.
When
March 16, 2025
11:00 AM
Where
The Olde Mill Inn225 Route 202Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Thank you!
- 112 guests,
- 47 great prizes,
- $19,000 raised!
Thanks to the support of our sponsors, guests, volunteers, and prize donors, we raised nearly $19,000 for LVSC's free literacy programs. A new record!
Congratulations to Nataliia Bogdan, our featured speaker. Nataliia is a dedicated student from Ukraine, who shared her positive experiences with LVSC's conversation group program.
Congratulations to Brian Auger, library director of the Somerset County Library System NJ (SCLSNJ), recipient of LVSC's 2025 Advocacy Award. Brian was recognized for fostering a decade-long partnership between LVSC and SCLSNJ which led to increased volunteer recruitment, new funding streams, program growth and above all, more students served.
Here are some of our favorite pics.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
Rose Garden
Thank You!
The Riccardi Family, in Honor of Peg and John Koppen
Zen Garden
Thank You!
Herb Garden
Thank You!
Cheri & Brian Auger
ENT and Allergy Associates
Mary Curtis Horowitz
PeopleCare Center for Nonprofits
Total Maintenance Pro
Auction Committee
Susan Engelstein, Chair
Lisa Browne
Rachel Campbell
Candice Kushinka-Douma
Geoff Engelstein
Joe Jackson
Jennifer Kushinka
Aimee Lam
Stella Nieves
Lauren Randolph
Mary Riccardi
Yvonne Selander
Donna Sturm
Amy Wohlfahrt
Trained tutors develop customized lessons to help students with their everyday needs.
Tutoring is offered at a time and place convenient to the student. Flexibility and useful lessons lead to success.