RIP Ruth Johnson Colvin (107), founded Literacy Volunteers of America

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Ruth Johnson Colvin, the founder of Literacy Volunteers of America, passed away at the age of 107 in Syracuse, New York. She was recognized for her significant contributions to literacy and was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Colvin remained active in the literacy community, serving on the board of ProLiteracy, the organization formed from the merger of Literacy Volunteers and Laubach Literacy in 2002, until her death. Her legacy includes a strong belief in literacy as a fundamental right, and her influence continues to guide efforts to improve adult literacy.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and received the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, has died. She was 107 years old.

Colvin died on Sunday in Syracuse, New York, according to ProLiteracy, the nonprofit organization created by the merger of Literacy Volunteers and Laubach Literacy in 2002. She served on the organization’s board of directors until her death.

“We owe not only ProLiteracy’s existence to Ruth and her founding of Literacy Volunteers of America, but we are guided by her innate understanding that literacy is a right,” an online tribute said. “We are humbled to have been able to learn from her for so long. Ruth willingly shared her wisdom with ProLiteracy staff, always encouraging us to continue our fight to improve adult literacy.”
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