“Save the Date”

Annual General Meeting

The Hamilton Literacy Council will be celebrating their 40th anniversary at this year’s Annual General Meeting.

Date: Wednesday, June 12th 2013. Location: Scottish Rite

More details to follow.


Book Swap and Shop Sale

Date: Sunday September 15th  Location: Telling Tales Festival, Westfield Heritage Village


Do you know anyone interested in becoming a tutor?
Please see our “Volunteer” page for more information.



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

Employment Ontario

Ontario's employment & training network

United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton

www.uwaybh.ca



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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