Literal Change
Record #: MET2220 | Last Full Update: 08 May 2020 |
Memos and Bulletins | |
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Public Comments | COVID19 - All lessons conducted online * tablets provided if accessibility is an issue * contact for details or visit LC website |
Contact Information | |
info@literalchange.com | |
Website | www.literalchange.com |
Primary Contact | Sujin Change, Facilities Program Coordinator |
Alternate Contact | Erin Leigh, Youth Literacy Initiative Coordinator |
Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | Literacy development and support * registered charity |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Primary Executive | Robyn Keystone, Co-Executive Director |
Alternate Executive | Martha Jodhan, Co-Executive Director |
Funding | Provincial ; Foundation |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | COVID19 All lessons conducted online * tablets provided if accessibility is an issue * contact for details One-on-one tutoring and support for English reading, writing, English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency preparation, high school diploma completion |
Hours | COVID19 - All lessons conducted online, tablets provided if accessibility is an issue -- contact for details * Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * lesson times vary based on need and availability |
Areas Served | Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York Region |
Boundaries | Greater Toronto Area * Toronto East and Toronto South Detention Centres |
Eligibility | Adult 25 years and older, with less than grade 12 English literacy level, working toward GED or high school diploma * youth 25 years and under, struggling with English reading and writing, including ESL * also current or former inmates of Toronto East and Toronto South Detention Centres |
Application | For adult program, contact sujin@literalchange.com * for youth program, contact erin@literalchange.com |
Languages | English ; Interpretation available for other languages, dependent on need and participating volunteers |
Fees | None ; Availability of financial support for GED and High School Diploma courses dependent on current resources and level of need |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Toronto Downtown West |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | PO Box 59083 RPO Dundas St Toronto, ON M6R 3B5 |
Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | COVID-19 ; Employment / Training |
HCSD Sub Heading | Academic Upgrading ; Adult Literacy ; Supports for Families ; Supports for Newcomers |
Service Categories | Adult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Correctional Education ; GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction ; Youth Literacy Programs |