Victoria READ Society
Helping Students Learn
720
Linden Avenue
Victoria
BC V8V 4G7
Phone 250-388-7225
Fax 250-386-8330
info@readsociety.bc.ca
www.readsociety.bc.ca
Literacy Facts & Figures
Literacy plays an important role in health. Many different sources confirm that low literacy has a negative effect on all aspects of health, including overall levels of life expectancy, accidents and a wider range of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Canadians with lower literacy skills have difficulty reading and understanding health information unless it is clearly presented.
Canadians with lower literacy skills are more likely to work and live in unsafe or dangerous environments and to suffer the consequences.
Less literate people often wait longer to seek medical help so health problems reach a crisis state.
Low literacy increases costs to our healthcare system through misunderstanding of health information, misuse of medication, longer hospital stays and other preventable issues.
Literacy is for life!
Movement for Canadian
Literacy
www.literacy.ca
READ's
Mission
To help students of all ages in the Greater Victoria area learn basic academic skills through small classes, individualized help and a supportive, caring environment.
Board of Directors
| Myrna Hall, Chair Darlene Bailey, Vice Chair Krysia Strawczynski, Secretary Jo-Ann Zelen, Treasurer Ellen Szita, Honorary Director ~ |
Sonya Emperingham Wendy Graham Susan Link Marg Rose Dave Skilling Barbara Walman |
Administrative Staff
| Executive Director | Julie Holder |
| Financial Officer | Linda McConnan |
| Administrative Assistant | Diane Carson |
| Bursary Manager | Vicky Austin |
| Accounts Receivable | Yvonne Blair |
Program Coordinators
| English Language Services for Adults | Cindy Vaartnou |
| Adult Literacy Programs | Helen Thomas |
| Children and Youth Programs | Janie Harrison |
Helping Students Learn
A READ bursary provides ten months of individualized instruction in basic reading, writing, math and study skills for a child who is struggling to learn.
Your gift of $40 to the READ Bursary Fund for Children will buy one hour of classes for a student receiving bursary assistance. A gift of $320 will provide one month of individualized instruction.
Making a donation is easy ~
- Visit www.readsociety.bc.ca and click on the Donate Now button to donate on-line.
- Download a donation form and send it to us at 720 Linden Avenue, Victoria BC V8V 4G7.
- Call 388-7225 and make a donation using your VISA or MasterCard.)
Your donation is tax deductible.
Registered Federal Charity # 119285179RR0001
