Family Literacy Day is a national initiative held annually on January 27 to raise awareness about the importance of engaging in reading and other literacy-related activities as a family. Family literacy focuses on parents, grandparents and other family members to improve the reading and writing skills of the whole family. By reading to children and engaging…
Are you passionate about community based literacy? Want to join a dynamic team of volunteers and staff? The Yamaska Literacy Council looking for a Development Agent to cover the Haute-Yamaska region. Job Posting – Development Agent (Haute-Yamaska) The Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC), a community-based adult literacy organization that provides literacy services in English in…
Our 12th annual PGI “Lob for Literacy” fundraiser is coming soon, and we invite you to help us “hit it out of the park”! The tournament will be held September 9 & 10, 2022 Stanbridge East Community Centre. 100% of the funds raised will support Yamaska Literacy programs. YLC provides FREE literacy services and programs…
Grace Saabas, long-time literacy volunteer, passed away last week, shortly after her 90th birthday. Her pioneering work in the literacy field is a significant part of her legacy. Born an only child from Tavistock Ontario, Grace graduated from Christian Education at the University of Waterloo in 1958, as well as the Mother House in Baltimore,…
The Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC) is a community based literacy organization, serving English-speaking adults in Brome-Missisquoi and Haute-Yamaska. We’re looking to hire a new member of the team, as Development Agent for Brome-Missisquoi. Are you passionate about literacy and community development? The position is part-time and contractual. See the full job posting for details. …
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2022 is “Volunteering Is Empathy In Action”. This theme affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. This profoundly human connection is at the heart of healthier individuals and stronger communities. Empathy is a quality that can help people relate to others and build awareness around different experiences. It connects…
Coming soon…a workshop series for parents (grandparents and caregivers) of children 0-12 years. FREE! Join one or more workshop from the comfort of your home. The topics are designed to provide information and also to nourish your well-being. Click here to register, or call 450-263-7503 or email [email protected] https://forms.gle/vZrWBGLE1ubugTXC6 These workshop are offered through…
Calling parents, grandparent and caregivers of children 3-12 years ! FREE stories and activities. The Yamaska Literacy Council, in partnership with the Eastern Townships School Board, is launching FREE family literacy programming. Themes: ART, DRAMA, SCIENCE and BALANCE (breathing movement, mindfulness) 2 sessions offered: Register for one or more! April (3-6 years) May (7-12 years)…
Are you thinking about going back to finish high school? or taking a vocational training course? Do you want to know about the options open to you? Have questions? Need resources? The Yamaska Literacy Council & the Eastern Townships Adult General Education (ETAGE) are working together to help adults (16 years plus) in Brome-Missisquoi &…
February 14 is International Book Giving Day…and Valentines Day! The Yamaska Literacy Council invites you to nominate someone to receive a “LOVE LITERACY KIT”. How to nominate someone: https://forms.gle/5e4wYR8zSPbKuHx18 1. Tell us WHO and WHY you are nominating them. 2. Select items for the personalized Love Literacy Kit. 3. *During the week of Feb 14-18, YLC…
