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About us
Mission:
Working with adults in Haldimand-Norfolk to improve their quality of life through increased literacy and math skills.
What do we do?
- We provide adult Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
- Our volunteer tutors work with learners one-to-one and in small group classes
- We offer small group instruction in a classroom setting
- Services are free and confidential to adults 19 years and older
- You may start our program at any time
- Learner centered, goal directed, self paced, supportive learning
Our Values:
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Our Funders:
- The Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/literacy - Nevada Tickets
B J’s Convenience Stores in Simcoe and Delhi
D & D East Coast Wholesalers, Dunnville - United Way of Haldimand & Norfolk
http://www.unitedwayhn.on.ca
The balance of funding is obtained through donations from service clubs, private donors, fundraising events and other sources. See the events page for more details.
What can you do to help?
Literacy is everyone’s business.
As an individual you can improve literacy by:
- Being a lifelong learner
- Encouraging others to be lifelong learners
- Reading with your child
- Volunteering with a literacy program
- Making a donation
- Speaking out for literacy
As an employer you can improve literacy by:
- Giving your employees information about learning opportunities
- Donating equipment or in-kind services
- Ensuring that your forms and paperwork use plain language
- Consider volunteering
- Becoming an advocate for literacy within your organization
Make a donation to the Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council. For donations above $10.00 we will issue a tax receipt. Contact us for further information.