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Improving literacy rates critical to quality of life: United for Literacy survey

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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TORONTO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The majority of Canadians (92 per cent) believe improving literacy rates in Canada would improve Canadians’ standard of living, according to a new Pollara survey commissioned by United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College).

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  • TORONTO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The majority of Canadians (92 per cent) believe improving literacy rates in Canada would improve Canadians’ standard of living, according to a new Pollara survey commissioned by United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College).
  • Those surveyed also believe low literacy skills lead to lower income and limited employment opportunities (70 per cent).
  • Canadians overwhelmingly (78 per cent) support increased government action to improve literacy rates, highlighting the necessity for greater governmental efforts in literacy support.
  • While Canada is considered a highly literate society, the literacy rate is lower than many people may think.

Scrabble tournament brings awareness to low literacy rates in Canada

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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United for Literacy (formerly known as Frontier College) is Canada’s oldest literacy organization that provides free literacy programs for children, youth, and adults across the country.

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  • United for Literacy (formerly known as Frontier College) is Canada’s oldest literacy organization that provides free literacy programs for children, youth, and adults across the country.
  • United for Literacy works to help children, youth, and adults with low literacy improve their skills and increase their confidence,” says Mélanie Valcin, president and CEO, United for Literacy.
  • Scrabble for Literacy was established in 2005 and has raised $4.2 million for United for Literacy and its important mission to improve literacy rates across Canada.
  • In 2024, United for Literacy is celebrating 125 years of empowerment through literacy.

Scrabble tournament brings awareness to low literacy rates in Canada

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On March 6, Arcadian Loft in Toronto will be filled with hundreds of tiles that spell words including L-I-T-E-R-A-C-Y as Toronto's fiercest wordsmiths compete in the 20th annual Scrabble for Literacy to raise funds for United for Literacy. United for Literacy (formerly known as Frontier College) is Canada's oldest literacy organization that provides free literacy programs for children, youth, and adults across the country.

Key Points: 
  • United for Literacy (formerly known as Frontier College) is Canada's oldest literacy organization that provides free literacy programs for children, youth, and adults across the country.
  • United for Literacy works to help children, youth, and adults with low literacy improve their skills and increase their confidence," says Mélanie Valcin, president and CEO, United for Literacy.
  • Scrabble for Literacy was established in 2005 and has raised $4.2 million for United for Literacy and its important mission to improve literacy rates across Canada.
  • In 2024, United for Literacy is celebrating 125 years of empowerment through literacy.

Giving beyond numbers: Laurentian Bank launches a new corporate giving program

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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MONTRÉAL, Jan. 16, 2023 /CNW Telbec/ - Laurentian Bank of Canada (the "Bank") is proud to launch today its renewed corporate philanthropy program called "Giving Beyond Numbers"™.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Jan. 16, 2023 /CNW Telbec/ - Laurentian Bank of Canada (the "Bank") is proud to launch today its renewed corporate philanthropy program called "Giving Beyond Numbers"™.
  • As part of this new program, the Bank has recently made donations totaling $400,000 to seven organizations dedicated to advancing equity in economic inclusion.
  • At Laurentian Bank, we believe we can change banking for the better, and that better begins when everyone feels like they belong and has the chance to thrive. "
  • "I would like to thank Laurentian Bank for its invaluable support of the social mission of Petites-Mains.

Frontier College announces new name: United for Literacy

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier College, Canadas charitable literacy organization, today announced a name change to United for Literacy, signaling an ambitious next chapter in its 123-year history of creating access to literacy for people of all ages and backgrounds.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier College, Canadas charitable literacy organization, today announced a name change to United for Literacy, signaling an ambitious next chapter in its 123-year history of creating access to literacy for people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • We believe literacy is a human right, said Mlanie Valcin, president and CEO, United for Literacy.
  • United for Literacy clearly describes our purpose, values, and approach.
  • Formerly Frontier College, United for Literacy is the national registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and adults through literacy.

Frontier College appoints Mélanie Valcin as new President and Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier College, Canadas charitable literacy organization, today announced the appointment of Mlanie Valcin as President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier College, Canadas charitable literacy organization, today announced the appointment of Mlanie Valcin as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mlanie has been with Frontier College for nearly 20 years, starting as Regional Manager for Quebec and Nunavut, and serving most recently as Vice President, Programs and Impact.
  • Mlanie represents Frontier College in several national networks, namely in the National Associations Active in Criminal Justice and the Read On Canada !
  • Mlanie is just the person for Frontier College as we move forward with our ambitious agenda to increase literacy in Canada, said Suzanne Anton, Chair, Frontier College Board of Directors.

Frontier College commends Government support for literacy in federal budget, now critically important in wake of pandemic

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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"We are now seeing research that shows that people who struggled with literacy before the pandemic will struggle even more going forward.

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  • "We are now seeing research that shows that people who struggled with literacy before the pandemic will struggle even more going forward.
  • Volunteers are trained by Frontier College and meet with learners in one-to-one or in small groups sessions, by phone and online.
  • We work collaboratively with community-based agencies to provide targeted, innovative literacy and numeracy support for individuals throughout Canada.
  • For more information about Frontier College visit www.frontiercollege.ca and follow @frontiercollege on Twitter.\n'

Bay Street Spells It Out for Literacy

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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Toronto, March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 5, over 20 Bay Street companies will gather to challenge their business colleagues to a game of SCRABBLE at Frontier Colleges 16th annual SCRABBLE For Literacy fundraising event.

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  • Toronto, March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 5, over 20 Bay Street companies will gather to challenge their business colleagues to a game of SCRABBLE at Frontier Colleges 16th annual SCRABBLE For Literacy fundraising event.
  • Frontier College provides free literacy programs for children, teens, and adults through a network of thousands of volunteers.
  • SCRABBLE For Literacy was established in 2005 and has raised over $4 million for Frontier College and its important mission to improve literacy rates across Canada.
  • About Frontier College Frontier College has been a leader in providing literacy programs since 1899.

A strong democracy starts with literacy

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Monday, September 16, 2019
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 17, Frontier CollegeCanadas original literacy organizationwill host a national forum to discuss how Canadians literacy skill levels have a direct effect on voting, volunteering, and advocating.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 17, Frontier CollegeCanadas original literacy organizationwill host a national forum to discuss how Canadians literacy skill levels have a direct effect on voting, volunteering, and advocating.
  • We are hosting the forum to educate and demonstrate how literacy is a key component of a fair and prosperous society.
  • Literacy is considered one of the building blocks of lifelong learning.
  • Its our pleasure to support the work Frontier College does to help improve the well-being of Canadians through literacy.

Winners of Frontier College's 2019 SCRABBLE® Corporate Challenge Open the Market

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
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TORONTO, March 27, 2019 /CNW/ - Stephen Faul, President and CEO, Frontier College, and the winners of Frontier College's 2019 SCRABBLE Corporate Challenge, joined Jay Rajarathinam, President, CDS & CDCC, and Chief Technology & Operations Officer, TMX Group, to open the market.

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  • TORONTO, March 27, 2019 /CNW/ - Stephen Faul, President and CEO, Frontier College, and the winners of Frontier College's 2019 SCRABBLE Corporate Challenge, joined Jay Rajarathinam, President, CDS & CDCC, and Chief Technology & Operations Officer, TMX Group, to open the market.
  • The 15th annual Scrabble Corporate Challenge presented by TMX Group on March 7, attracted senior executives from Canada's banks, investment, technology, accounting, and law firms to the one-night, no spellcheck Scrabble Competition in support of Frontier College.
  • Frontier College provides literacy programs for children, youth, and adults, through a network of volunteers.
  • Since 2005, the Scrabble Corporate Challenge has raised $3.8 million dollars for Frontier College.