NEW! Book Drop and Shop

Saturday, May 12
9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Eastgate Square
75 Centennial Drive North, Stoney Creek

Join the Hamilton Literacy Council at the Book Drop and Shop. Here, you can drop off book donations and purchase gently used books for just a loonie or a toonie. All proceeds go towards the Hamilton Literacy Council’s literacy programs.


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The Hamilton Literacy Council is proud to be a part of:

Employment Ontario

Ontario's employment & training network


Services:

We offer free one-to-one tutoring and small group classes to English-speaking adults who want to improve their basic reading, writing and math skills (Literacy and Basic Skills, Levels 1-3). Student goals include employment, further education and increased independence. Call us at 905-529-9907.

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Become a Volunteer:

Our Volunteer Tutors help English-speaking adults with basic reading, writing and math skills. If you can give 2-4 hours per week, we will train you for a life-changing experience.  
 
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Membership:

Help us today in our mission. To make a donation or to become a member, please see our membership page.

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Literacy Facts:

In Canada, 42% of adults need some help with reading and writing, 50% need help with numeracy, and 68% need help with problem-solving (ALL Survey, 2005).

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We are community partners in Hamilton's Tackling Poverty initiative and pledge to do everything we can to play our part in making Hamilton the best place to raise a child. For more information please go to:



Literacy Links

Adult Basic Education Association

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board St. Charles: Literacy & Basic Skills, ESL

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Literacy & Basic Skills, ESL

Mohawk College - College & Career Preparation Program
Mohawk College - Deaf Empowerment Program
CNIB - Literacy and Basic Skills for Deaf-Blind Persons

Hamilton Native Learning Centre


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