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The mandate of the ELF

The mandate of the Excellence in Literacy Foundation is to assist community leaders in the development of sustainable, effective and ethical children's literacy programs. We provide materials, training and ongoing support to partner organizations.

Financial support is available to select programs and organizations through a competitive grant application process.

Our support is offered to low-income, First Nations, new Canadian and special needs communities.

Mission

The Excellence in Literacy Foundation challenges you to empower at risk communities across our country by acting on our three key policy points.

1. 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. Canadian research done in health, business, education, and human resources supports this position.
2. 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. We know because we have helped them to do it. ELF supported programs have engaged entire communities in the cause of literacy.
3. 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 takeresponsibility 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.