Ruth Colvin’s legacy in literacy on display in Rochester

Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — The impact of Ruth Colvin, who lived in Syracuse and died at 107 years old last month, can be felt around the world.

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Her work to promote adult literacy in the 1960s blossomed into an international movement that eventually crystallized into the group ProLiteracy.

Here in Rochester, Colvin's mission plays out through Literacy Rochester, which works throughout the community, especially in libraries, to promote reading, math, English language, and digital literacy skills for local adults.

Joshua Stapf, Literacy Rochester Executive Director, says the group was founded in 1963 by Queenie Zuehlke who was inspired by Colvin.

"We're honoring (Colvin's) legacy by continuing to do what she started 60 years ago," Her goal was to use the community to help people improve their lives. So almost all of services are provided by community members as volunteers and that's really our core."

Today, people can utilize Literacy Rochester throughout the week and throughout the region.

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Also, there's a fun fundraiser called Brain Game to benefit Literacy Rochester scheduled for Oct. 10.