Make double the impact

Donate to United for Literacy today to make your money go twice as far!
Longtime supporter and former Board member Lynn McDonald will generously match all donations made before December 31, 2023, up to $40,000. You can do more to bridge the literacy gap today.

Make a donation. Thank you.

Why Literacy?

Improving literacy improves people’s lives—research shows that people in Canada with higher levels of literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills report better health and stronger connections with their communities and society. Literacy upgrading also has a positive impact on higher earnings and job retention. 

Volunteers change lives

Each year, our volunteers give thousands of hours to tutoring math, reading, and writing; reading stories; helping with special events; and supporting our book donation program.

From helping children read a favourite book to supporting adults as they work to improve their skills, volunteers are key to creating a culture of literacy in Canada.