Welcome to CORE- The Learning Center

Welcome to CORE The Learning Center

Here at CORE, we are dedicated to empowering the communities we serve through lifelong learning.

Throughout the COVID19 Pandemic, we have modified our programs to remain open and operational, through the encouragement of social distancing and following the CDC guidelines and recommendations as applicable.

To all our students and families, we thank you for your continued support and hope that you have remained safe and healthy through this difficult time.

All of our sites are OPEN!

To get started with services, contact your local Program Site Coordinator by calling 1-844-969-2673 or via email.

Batavia – Cassie Graff cgraff@lwny.org

Belmont – Leann Hodge lhodge@lwny.org

Mount Morris – Tiffany Bauter tbauter@lwny.org

Olean – Mary Layman mlayman@lwny.org

Warsaw – Colleen Rak crak@lwny.org

Or Email Intakes@lwny.org and we will get you started!

We're here to help!

About Us

Then & Now

Building Stronger Communities

6 Counties and Counting

We started out as Literacy Volunteers of Allegany County in 1986.

We've grown, but our goals are the same; self-determination for learners, goal-oriented growth, and valuing our local partnerships.

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6 Counties and Counting

Building Stronger Communities

6 Counties and Counting

We currently serve our region from the Pennsylvania border to Lake Ontario encompassing Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming Counties.

Rurality is our specialty!

Our Learning Centers

Building Stronger Communities

Literate, educated communities are strong communities!

Our students are valued community members, whose goals are to gain sustainable employment and those who possess a desire to help others, too.

Community Services

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Help Our Cause

When you support CORE, you are helping increase the availability and accessibility of Adult and Youth services in the communities we serve. CORE is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that relies heavily on the generosity of donors to continue providing critical services.

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Welcome to CORE- The Learning Center