Outer Bay of Islands Round Table, Inc.
P. O. Box 30
Lark Harbour, NF A0L 1H0
Contact: Ms. Dorothy Childs (681-2152)

Monies were awarded to assist with the accumulation of materials and supplies for an eight week summer reading program for primary children in Lark Harbour.
Amount awarded: $200.

Educational Resource Development Cooperative
155 Water Street, Suite 306
St. John's, NF A1A 5G6
Contact: Ms. Marion Cheeks (738-4433)

This project was designed to serve parents of preschool children by teaching them to use oral language, play and storytelling as a means of boosting and enriching their pre-literacy skills while strengthening family bonds. The program is entitled Newfoundland Parent-Child Mother Goose Program.
Amount awarded: $8,125.

Froude Avenue Community Centre
89 Froude Avenue
St. John's, NF A1E 3B8
Contact: Mr. Bob Dawson (579-0763)

Funding was provided for the support and enhancement of literacy activities within the Youth Educational Support Program sponsored by this organization. Goals include: responding to the literacy needs of children in the area, elimination of gaps in existing educational and literacy services, and the utilization of prevention and early intervention strategies.
Amount awarded: $15,000.

Hoyles-Escasoni Complex
10 Escasoni Place
St. John's, NF A1A 3R6
Contact: Ms. Jane MacDonald (753-7590)

Partial funds were provided to assist with the training of volunteers and expansion of present literacy services available to residents. This program has been of benefit to both residents and staff.
Amount awarded: $750.

Burin Peninsula Laubach Literacy Council
P.O. Box 1308
Marystown, NF A0E 2M0
Contact: Mr. Sandy Donahue (891-1129)

Monies were awarded to assist with the operations of the Learn For Tomorrow Centre in Marystown. This groups efforts include the fostering and direct support of literacy needs throughout the region. The Centre is also involved in working with programs such as Baby's First Book, Children's Library, and Homework Havens.
Amount awarded: $13,826.50

Topsail Elementary
P.O. Box 292
Topsail, NF A0A 3Y0
Contact: Mr. Robert Maxwell (834-2968)

This project was designed to provide intensive intervention for disadvantaged readers at the primary level through provision of a summer reading camp. Six and seven year old students of Topsail Elementary took advantage of the program.
Amount awarded: $2,400.

Laubach Literacy of Canada
70 Crown Street, Ste.225
Saint John, NB E2L 2X6
Contact: Ms. D. Lark Gamey (514-248-2898)

Funds were provided to support the position of a field worker to assist with Laubach's volunteer tutor training programs and other support provided to local Laubach chapters throughout the province. The primary goal of this project is to strengthen and develop the leadership of the province's literacy councils.
Amount awarded: $32,150.

Brighter Futures Coalition
P.O. Box 28146
St. John's, NF A1B 4J8
Contact: Ms. Maureen Reddigan (739-8096)

Funds were provided to assist this group with the printing costs associated with an environmental print book. This book will be used by parents and children involved in early intervention programs at five sites in the St. John's region.
Amount awarded: $2,250.

Random North Development Association
P.O. Box 39
Shoal Harbour, NF A0C 2L0
Contact: Ms. Ina Marsh (466-2848)

Monies were provided to this organization support a project entitled "Linking Adults with Low Literacy Skills to Skills Training and Employment Opportunities". The lo term impact of this project is the development of a unique model that will focus on ad learner needs and capabilities, while incorporating literacy skills and opportunities for employment.
Amount awarded: $5,000.

Monies were provided to support a ""Book Bag program and the in-servicing of parents with regard to the use of quality children's literature. Objectives include the provision literacy activities to parents and preschoolers and the creation of an environment where preschool children can acquire appreciation of books and reading.
Amount awarded: $2,000.

Labrador Legal Services
P.O. Box 899, Station B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NF A0P 1E0
Contact: Ms. Linda Anderson (892-2929)

This project involves the operation of quality education program at the Labrador Correctional Centre to give inmates access literacy, adult basic education and enrichment activities. Objectives include: creating positive experiences with literacy a education for inmates, motiving inmates continuing education, and establishing a core of trained tutors to assist with the operation the Centre.
Amount awarded: $ 12,000.