Quebec

United for Literacy has a long history of collaborating with learners and communities across Quebec. Since 1912, we have made literacy learning more accessible to people of all ages. Our programs serve urban and rural areas through learner-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive approaches that respond to the unique realities of each region.

Each year, United for Literacy in Quebec achieves the following:

• 6000 learners served
• 4500 books distributed
• 240 volunteers trained
• High volunteer satisfaction and retention rates

In addition, United for Literacy has been supporting Inuit communities in Northern Quebec (Nunavik) for over a decade, in collaboration with Inuit institutions and partners. Each year, our programs in Nunavik reach 300 Inuit teens who receive individualized math and literacy support, 500 children who attend our summer literacy camps,1000 families who have received a literacy kit in their own language designed by United for Literacy and its partner ESUMA and 50 animators who are hired locally to deliver our programs onsite.

Programs and Services

Programming in Quebec is both ongoing and seasonal, often aligned with the school year. We offer supports such as French language learning, individual and group tutoring, homework clubs, reading tents, family literacy outreach, and training for community and educational organisations. Programs are flexible and designed to meet learners where they are, whether in-person or online, so that each participant can build skills at their own pace.

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Community-Driven Partnerships

Partnerships That Strengthen Communities

Partnerships are at the heart of our work. United for Literacy collaborates with a wide network of organizations across the province that reach children, youth, adults, and families. These services are accessible and responsive to newcomers, Indigenous communities, and individuals seeking to strengthen reading, writing, math, and digital skills.

• In Montreal, Sherbrooke and Quebec City, we work closely with over 50 community partners, including social housing groups, workplaces, community organizations and schools. 
• In the summer, our partnerships triple in the Eastern Townships region as well as in Montreal with our camp trainings and support to municipalities for their summer programming. We work with over 70 day camps and their staff to include reading and literacy into summer programming.
• We offer training to dozens of community organizations across the province to help them include literacy as part of their regular programming, such as summer camps and skills training.
• In Nunavik (Northern Quebec), we have a long-standing relationship with ESUMA, the Kativik Regional Government, Makivvik, and Kativik Ilisarniliriniq to deliver summer literacy camps, a math tutor program, as well as a mobile library and literacy resource distribution project. These activities take place both in the summer and throughout the year. 

These collaborations allow programs to be deeply embedded in communities, offering locally relevant and culturally responsive literacy support.

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Support Our Programs

Become a volunteer

United for Literacy programs support people as they build literacy skills. These skills provide more opportunities for improved health, better employment prospects, and enhanced social engagement. United for Literacy currently requires volunteers for in-person, remote, and hybrid programs.

Program volunteers participate in planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of the program. It’s a great way to learn new skills and share your knowledge with others.

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Make a gift

There are many ways to make a difference. You can give a one-time or monthly donation, sponsor an event, donate securities, or even contribute Air Miles. Many employers also match employee donations, doubling the impact.

Every contribution helps provide children, youth, and adults with the skills they need for a brighter future.

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