Discover the literacy institutions, programs and initiatives for all ages and groups in the South Island region.
| Program | Target Population | Description | Institution | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Spring Pandemic Postcard Project | All community members | We’re inviting everyone in our community to share their stories, thoughts, struggles, successes, lessons learned, blessings given or received, and resolutions made during this moment in history, on postcards. |  | sweinert@saltspringliteracy.org |
| Community support | Low-income families | Meals, showers, clothing, emergency medical, risk assessments |  | grantm@ourplacesociety.com |
| VLC Kids E-Reading Book Club | Children grades 2-5 | Online reading groups of up to 3 children each, held two times a week over a period of three weeks. Open to learners from in and around Greater Victoria. Learners can use desktops, laptops, tablets or cell phones to follow instructions. |  | childco@victorialiteracy connection.ca |
| English Language Development courses online | Newcomers | Online courses in basic English language skills to get you started. More advanced courses prepare you for further studies at college or university, career programs and professional communication in the Canadian workplace. |  | VernonA@camosun.bc.ca BuntonK@camosun.bc.ca |
| 1:1 child, youth and adult literacy tutoring | Persons with low literacy | 1:1 online literacy support for children, youth and adults. Sessions are held 1-2 times a week for an hour at a time. | | childco@victorialiteracy connection.ca |
| English and Math Upgrading online | Youth and adults | Upgrading courses and programs are available to help you gain admission requirements for college and university transfer programs. We also offer specific math and English upgrading courses that lead directly into career programs. | | delvillanoh@camosun.bc.ca |
| 1000 x 5 book distribution | Low-income families | | sweinert@saltspringliteracy.org | |
| School of Access Adult Basic Education online Programming | Youth and adults | We can help you improve your English, maths and science skills for life, school and work. We’ll help you prepare for success in Camosun or other college and university programs, and explore career and education options. | | GuptaP@camosun.bc.ca KhimjiZ@camosun.bc.ca |
| Mental Health Check-In and Here Family Gatherings, | Newcomers | Online sessions, addressing topics based on the needs of the community. |  | fiona@heremagazine.ca |
| StorySheets / Digital Workshops | Youth | Free online resources and workshops |  | sean.rodman@storystudio.ca |
| Saanich Peninsula Literacy | Everyone | Resources, projects and learning opportunities throughout the Saanich Peninsula |  | smsleight@gmail.com |
| Sidney / North Saanich – Vancouver Island Regional Library | Everyone | Sidney/North Saanich branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library, home to literacy events and resources for all |  | sidney@virl.bc.ca |
| Peninsula Early Years Centre | Families of young children | The Peninsula Early Years Centre offers a welcoming, nurturing space for families and caregivers with children ages 6 and under. |  | peninsulaearlyyears@beaconcs.ca |
| Peninsula 1000×5 Children’s Book Recycling | Families and youth | Each week, project volunteers clean, sort, and package gift bags of books for distribution by early childhood educators, health nurses, kindergarten teachers, and staff in many family-serving agencies. | hello@1000×5.ca |
Greater Victoria Alliance for Literacy 