Centre for Family Literacy

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The Centre for Family Literacy
Formation1980
PurposeLiteracy
HeadquartersSuite 202, 14535 – 118 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5L 2M7
Websitehttp://www.famlit.ca/
Formerly called
Prospects Literacy Association

The Centre for Family Literacy is a non-profit organization in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[1][2][3][4][5]

History

The Centre for Family Literacy began in 1980 under the name Prospects Adult Literary Association.[6] In 1987, the organization helped found the Literacy Coordinators of Alberta, a professional development organization in the province. In the early 1990s, the organization began piloting family literacy programs in addition to their adult literacy programming.[7] In 2005, the Edmonton Journal reported that the Centre for Family Literacy was the recipient of the Canada Post Literary Award "for its community leadership."[6] In 2016, the Centre for Family Literacy developed a mobile app for children's reading comprehension.[8]

Throughout its history, the Centre for Family Literacy has benefited from a number of fundraisers.[9][10]

Mission and vision

As per the organization's website, the Centre for Family Literacy states that its mission is "to build, develop, and improve literacy with families and communities." The Centre for Family Literacy describes its vision as "a healthy, literate society where all are able to contribute and succeed."[11]

References

  1. ^ MacDonald, Jac (September 28, 2002). "Program Gives Kids Solid Footing for School". The Sault Star. p. 35.
  2. ^ "Alberta Prairie Classroom On Wheels, a project of the Centre for Family Literacy". The Cardston Temple City Star. July 3, 2015. p. A3.
  3. ^ Powers, Ned (September 29, 2005). "New Life Found Through Family, Education". The Star Phoenix. p. C13.
  4. ^ "Volunteer Doesn't Take Reading for Granted". The National Post. September 29, 2011. p. A2.
  5. ^ "One For The Books". Victoria Times-Colonist. January 25, 2009. p. A7.
  6. ^ a b "Family Literacy Program Wins Canada Post Award". Edmonton Journal. September 5, 2005. p. A10.
  7. ^ "History". Centre for Family Literacy. Archived from the original on 2021-07-31. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  8. ^ Ostad, Ramin (January 27, 2016). "Centre for Family Literacy Releases Reading App for Children". Edmonton Examiner.
  9. ^ St. Onge, Josee (December 16, 2018). "One of the greatest gifts: Edmonton artisans use words to raise funds for literacy". CBC News.
  10. ^ Maimann, Kevin (June 22, 2011). "Wine and Words Gala a success; Event raises $75K for Centre for Family Literacy". Edmonton Examiner. p. 14.
  11. ^ "Vision and Mission". The Centre for Family Literacy. Archived from the original on February 6, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2022.

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