National Adult Literacy Database

What is it? An awareness and fundraising day for schools and businesses. Participants donate a toonie and wear their loudest, wildest, wackiest shirts, ties, or other clothing.

MONTREAL, April 28 /CNW Telbec/ - The Gift of Reading(R) project, now wrapping up its 11th edition, was once again marked by donors' generosity. Indeed, the Literacy Foundation and project spokesperson, actress Marie Turgeon are pleased to announce that the 30,000 mark was passed, so, in May, 30,181 children will each have their own brand new book. Over the past 11 years, more than 225,000 books have been distributed through the generosity of valued donors.

Canadians of all ages are faced with big decisions about how to spend and save their money and it is up to all of us to learn as much about it as we can, says the head of a task force holding public hearings across the country on financial literacy.

ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce the launch of Life Literacy Radio this June. This new audio podcast series will feature news items and stories of literacy and life-long learning with a variety of interesting and entertaining guests.

For 111 years, Frontier College has relied on the power of volunteers to deliver its literacy programs across Canada. As Canada's original literacy organization, Frontier College has been recruiting volunteers to work with Canadian children, youth and adults from coast to coast since 1899.

Lac Brome, Quebec: Literacy Volunteers of Quebec launches the LVQ Student Solidarity Fund, a new initiative designed to facilitate participation in adult literacy programs offered by LVQ’s member organizations.