Background
Since its inception in 1989, the Literacy Foundation has created many projects that have made it known in Quebec and elsewhere.
Awareness campaign
Media campaigns are used to showcase the Foundation and raise awareness of the literacy cause.
Representatives
From spokespersons to board members, the Foundation is supported by various representatives.
Logo and signature
The Foundation boasts a logo and signature about which everyone has an opinion. Learn more about their origin and meaning.
Did you know?
The cause mobilizes, rallies and interests numerous people from a broad variety of sectors, and this has given rise to many projects over the years.
Illiteracy and literacy
800,000 Quebecers are illiterate.
Telephone help lines
Through the
Info-Alpha
line and the
Adult Learnline
, the Foundation offers assistance and referrals concerning training for Quebec adults.
Programs and activities
Programs and activities set up or supported by the Literacy Foundation.
Support to organizations
Our expertise in research and our partnerships and initiatives are at the service of organizations from all areas to work in the struggle against illiteracy.
The Gift of Reading
Buy a first brand new book for a poor child in your region.
Other prevention projects
The Literacy Foundation collaborates on projects set up by other organizations which also aim to keep young people in school and prevent illiteracy.
Reading hints and tips
Consult our ideas for reading activities to be carried out with your children.
Make a donation
To help the Foundation carry out its mission, make a donation!
Organize a fundraising activity
Organize a fundraising activity with the profit going to the Literacy Foundation.
Become a sponsor
Sponsor one of the Literacy Foundation’s projects or services.
Do voluntary work
Become a volunteer with the Foundation, it’s really rewarding! There are many opportunities open to you.
Friends of the Foundation
The Foundation can count on hundreds of individuals and organizations from various walks of life, brought together by their desire to see literacy advance.
Donors
Individuals, companies and foundations concerned by literacy all support the Foundation.
Make a donation
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Marie Turgeon
Marie-France Bazzo
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Logo and signature
Did you know?
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The Foundation was there!
Annual Campaign
Children
The Gift of Reading
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Where to participate
Bookstores
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Salon du livre de Montréal
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Organize a drive
Do what they do!
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Book distribution event
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Illiteracy and literacy
History of literacy
Illiterate individuals
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We want to hear from you
Resources
Adult Learnline
Results
Types of requests
We want to hear from you
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See and hear us
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I Don't Give Up, I'm a Winner!
bursaries
Cascades Papers for Literacy
Family Literacy Day
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The Gift of Reading
®
Telephone help lines
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Help them
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Why Donate?
Where do the donations go?
Organize a fundraising activity
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Become a Friend
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The Foundation
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Telephone help lines
2008-2009
Telephone help lines
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2007-2008
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Support to organizations
2006-2007
Telephone help lines
Support to organizations
Children
2009-2010
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Help Them
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See and hear us
Illiterate individuals are
here among us!
