Lead Us To Literacy And Let Us Lead!
The Excellence in Literacy Foundation
Welcome!
The Excellence In Literacy Foundation is proud to operate with the support of Ashoka Canada.
The Excellence in Literacy Foundation (ELF) is a registered charity that assists community leaders in the development of sustainable, effective and ethical children's Canadian literacy programs. We provide free, highly effective, inclusive and empowering literacy and life skills materials, training and ongoing support to literacy organizations serving low-income Canadians, First Nations people, new Canadians, the homeless and individuals with special needs.
Our focus is unique—to improve literacy skills among marginalized children and youth in Canada. Our simple and highly successful method is also very unique. Established in 2002, the ELF has supported programs for over 22,000 children and provided training, literacy workbooks and small grants to 200 community organizations. We are a grassroots organization with a proven track record, sound financial systems, minimal administrative costs, a diversified corporate and foundation funding base and targeted fundraising capabilities.
Mission
The Excellence in Literacy Foundation challenges you to empower at risk communities across our country by acting on our three key policy points.
- A K-12 gap exists. Almost half of our children are leaving high school with inadequate literacy skills. Students in school need community-based support in developing their literacy skills.
- Community-based, life-long learning is the key to achieving success in this area. Senior citizens, professionals, stay-at-home parents, retirees, and so many of our highly educated, newly immigrated citizens - these Canadians can tutor and mentor our children and promise them success. ELF supported programs have engaged entire communities in the cause of literacy.
- The Canadian literacy paradigm must change. In supporting one child, we strengthen one community, and celebrate our country. Now is the time for action.
The crisis of illiteracy is a surmountable one. Each and every one of us must stand up and take responsibility for each and every illiterate child. Our children need leaders who will be their voice. These leaders must ensure that on their watch, every Canadian child will be promised the human birthright of literacy.
Our country boasts one of the world’s most priceless resources: The Canadian People.
We have the resources required to eradicate this illiteracy crisis. There is, however, an alarming absence of political will to move Canada towards literacy. We call on our leaders’ compassion, wisdom and strength.We ask you to join us in championing this cause.
We have had the pleasure of working with dozens of outstanding community partners across Canada. We are proud to have been able to support them in developing their excellent programs.
Please click here to read some testimonials from community partners across Canada.
If you are interested in donating to the ELF, please contact us. |
