Laubach Literacy of Canada
70 Crown Street, Suite 225
Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 2X6
Contact: D. Lark Gamey
               (506-634-1980)

Funds were provided to support Laubach Literacy of Canada's proposal for the 1999 - 2000 NF/LB Field services program. These monies will be used to continue to support and strengthen the leadership of volunteer Laubach literacy councils established throughout the province. A Field Services Officer will be available to assist with the provision of resources, training opportunities, and specific program needs.
Amount Awarded: $37,450.

Gander Bay Community Action Program For Children
General Delivery
Wing's Point, NF A0G 4T0
Contact: Ms. Kimberly Cooper
                (676-2396)

The goal of this project is to implement programs that will promote the health, education, social, emotional and physical growth of children from birth to the age of six. As a result two pilot projects of the Parent-Child Mother Goose program will be established in Hillview Academy, Norris Arm and Summerford Elementary, Summerford.
Amount Awarded: $7,500

William Mercer Academy
P.O. Box 100
Dover, NF A0G 1X0
Contact: Mr. Clyde Rogers
                (537-2184)

The main goal of this project is to provide parents with a good source of literature and activities to share with pre-school children at home and to work with pre-school children in school to develop readiness for kindergarten. The target population is 3-4 year old children in the Hare Bay-Dover area.
Amount Awarded: $3,960

Battle Harbour Literacy Council
P.O. Box 142
Mary's Harbour, Labrador
NF A0K 3P0
Contact: Ms. Bonnie Rumbolt
                (921-6986)

A Book Bag Program will be implemented in the community of Mary's Harbour with support from the community school, the CAP site and parent volunteers. The intent of this program is to target preschool children in their home environments with an organized approach to a solid foundation for reading.
Amount Awarded: $3,200

Baie Verte Peninsula Economic Development Association
P.O. Box 122
Baie Verte, NF A0K 1B0
Contact: Ms. Sara Pothen
                (532-8201)

Funds were awarded to support the implementation of a literacy program for the parents of preschool children from six communities in the Baie Verte region. A PRINTS program will be offered; this program is directed at parent/care givers who then deliver the program in their own homes.
Amount Awarded: $5,600

Women's Discovery Network
P.O. Box 1322
Clarenville, NF A0E 1J0
Contact: Ms. Lisa Langwieder
                (466-6800)

The purposes of this project include; helping women acknowledge how literacy affects their daily lives, developing public awareness of available materials, highlighting success stories of women who have surpassed literacy concerns and determining what the Women's Discovery Network can do to assist women affected by literacy issues. Nine forums will be established throughout Economic Zone 15 to address these issues.
Amount Awarded: $5,000

Deer Lake and District Literacy Council
54 Goose Arm Road
Deer Lake, NF A0K 2E0
Contact: Christine Parsons
                (635-5747)

Funds were provided to assist with the establishment of a reading camp for school-aged children in the Deer Lake region. The goals of the program include fostering reading and writing skill development, social development and highlighting awareness of environmental issues.
Amount Awarded: $800