A newspaper and online resource published from September through June to help learners develop reading and language skills through newsworthy articles about living in British Columbia and Canada. Provides an introduction to Canadian daily newspapers, as well a...

National consortium of organizations dedicated to serving socially isolated and low economic status mothers and their families. The HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Program uses a mother-to mother approach with families in the home ...

An early literacy program for parents/caregivers and children incorporating Indigenous storytelling, drumming, crafts, and other cultural traditions.

Serves disadvantaged residents of the Downtown Eastside and neighbouring communities with a low-cost cafeteria, library, learning centre, theatre, gym, weight room, pool room, and seniors lounge. Programs and services include community education (with a focus ...

Children's literacy program that provides free one-on-one tutoring to help elementary school students develop lifelong literacy skills. Trained volunteers work in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, and Richmond schools with studen...

Promotes lifelong learning and the fundamental right to literacy. Trains, places, and supports volunteers in tutoring programs for marginalized children, youth, and adults. Programs operate in elementary schools, high schools, alternative education programs, a...

Provides free programs to parents and their children up to age six. Programs include English, Spanish Mother Goose, and Early Literacy, as well as family literacy, numeracy and life skills; parent support groups; occasional guest speakers; health and wellness;...

Offers social, recreational, and educational services for children and youth ages six to 18. Programs include after-school literacy enhancement for children, homework clubs, summer and spring day camps, youth leadership training, youth council, physical litera...

Provides a broad range of community-based prevention services in various locations in New Westminster, Richmond, and Vancouver. Parent Education Programs teach parenting and life skills in group settings and are offered in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. Com...

Offers one-on-one tutoring to adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills. Takes place Tuesdays and Fridays at the John Braithwaite Centre; call for details. Offered in partnership with Capilano University.

Provides information and referral services, and promotes community connections. In cooperation with other service providers, offers programs for families, youth, and seniors. Family services include family drop-ins for children up to age five and their caregiv...

Community initiative brings together people working in the field of literacy to share information and expertise. Organizes literacy-related meetings and events. Website provides links to literacy resources online as well as a list of community literacy program...

Trained volunteers provide free tutoring for English-speaking adults who wish to improve their basic reading, writing, and spelling skills. Tutors and learners work one-on-one for two hours once a week at a mutually convenient time and place. Volunteers receiv...

Operates free one-to-one tutoring programs for elementary school-aged children during the school year. Tutoring occurs on a weekly schedule at the school's location, running from October to December, and from February to April. During the summer, operates tuto...

Provides free, accessible educational assessment and upgrading services to men and women in recovery who are experiencing educational barriers. Services include formal assessment and upgrading of English, math, and study skills; assistance with GED or ABE comp...

Provides parents and caregivers with strategies to support their preschool (ages three and four) children's learning. The sessions focus on play-based learning; and include time for parents and caregivers to work with a facilitator, as well as time for adults ...

Offers a variety of innovative creative writing workshops, as well as pulications and events that celebrate and promote the work of young Canadian writers. Nonprofit society, registered charity.