OUR MISSION Literacy Volunteers of Illinois is a statewide organization committed to developing and supporting volunteer literacy programs that help families, adults, and out-of-school teens increase their literacy skills. OUR HISTORY LVI was founded in 1979 to serve as a technical assistance and training agency for volunteer literacy programs affiliated with Literacy Volunteers of America. LVI has been a leader in the national service movement and has placed over 500 national service members in adult literacy programs throughout the state. OUR VISION Establish a network of trained and dedicated tutors Foster student leadership Make our services available to as many individuals as possible Increase awareness of our services to the broadest possible audience OUR VALUES We treat tutors and students with courtesy, dignity and respect We build our programs and networks with integrity We make our services available to all in need, without discrimination We practice sound fiscal management We honor our commitments