LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA-LAREDO, (956) 724-5207, Bldg. P-10, Laredo Community College, West End Washington St. Our mission is to reach adults whose literacy skills need upgrading and to provide trained volunteer tutors who can teach reading and writing skills. www.lvalaredo.org  

  IMAGINARIUM OF SOUTH TEXAS, (956) 728-0404, Mall del Norte Multiple inquiry based workshops for children in underperforming schools that offer opportunities for science investigations that focus on process skills to promote student success. www.istx.org  

  GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER SOUTH TEXAS, (956) 723-7251, 701 Stone Builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. www.gsgst.org