Kiwanis Clubs

Kiwanis Clubs and Kiwanis International are mandated to support programs for children both locally and internationally. Search for your local Kiwanis Club on the Internet using search words “Kiwanis” and the name of your city or province. Visit the Kiwanis International site to find more information about Kiwanis programs:
http://www.kiwanis.org/
To search for a Kiwanis member club, visit: http://www.kiwanis.org/clubloc/

National Literacy Secretariat

Family literacy was highlighted as a Canadian federal budget item in 2004. Find out about NLS program funding opportunities — www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/hip/lld/nls/Funding/indexfund.shtml

Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services

Learn about program funding opportunities for early years’ initiatives — www.children.gov.on.ca/CS/en/programs/EarlyYearsInitiatives/default.htm

Rotary Clubs

Rotary Clubs support a wide variety of community and international programs. Search for your local Rotary Club on the Internet using search words “rotary club” and the name of your city or town. Also, visit the Rotary International site to find more information about Rotary programs, and linkages to member clubs: http://www.rotary.org/

United Way of Canada

Visit the United Way of Canada website to find links to regional and provincial United Way programs, and to learn about local funding opportunities: http://www.unitedway.ca/english/

Primarily adapted from the AFLO website: http://www.aflo.on.literacy.ca/famlit/models.htm