Ruth Colvin :: At 103 Years Young, CNY Woman Writes Memoir – And What A Story It Is! via Local Syr

At 103 Years Young, CNY Woman Writes Memoir – And What A Story It Is!

Local Syr: 6.01.2020 by Bridge Street

Ruth Colvin is a living legend who calls Central New York home.

She began a volunteer literacy program when she had no experience as a teacher or nonprofit leader, which she eventually turned into Literacy Volunteers of America, now one of the largest adult literacy programs in the world. Through that, Ruth has taught literacy training in 62 countries including many developing countries.

Ruth is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the President’s Volunteer Action Award, and is also a member of the National Women’s Hall of Fame.

Now, at 103 years young, she’s just penned a memoir titled My Travels Through Life, Love, and Literacy – A Journey Over One Hundred Years In The Making.  WATCH 07:15