The literacy and upgrading programs that are in place are provided through provincial governments. In Ontario, Regional Literacy Networks across the province, like MTML, provide support and help to coordinate literacy services in their area. In Toronto and York Region these programs are serving over 11,000 adult learners. Generally speaking, these programs are funded through the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities and delivered by community-based agencies, school boards, and colleges.
That is why literacy programs are integrated into the multi-faceted day-to-day life of our communities and why we see an ongoing commitment of these communities to support literacy as a key to personal development and to the socio-economic progress of our nation. Thus we always hear about special activities planned at community level to promote literacy and life-long learning, and to celebrate local literacy achievements. These activities include open houses, community reading festivals, literacy displays, fundraisers and literacy awareness initiatives that target the whole neighbourhood.
Le Sac à mots est un organisme sans but lucratif qui offre des ateliers de formation en alphabétisation, en francisation et en informatique de base. L'organisme gère également une entreprise d'économie sociale qui vend des livres et de matériel multimédia usagés. Nous acceptons les dons de livres et de matériel audio-visuel.