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Hamilton Literacy Council
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Record #: HAM0233 Last Modified: 26 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 06 Jun 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
YWCA
75 MacNab St S, Rm 329
Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1
 
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Major IntersectionMacNab St S and Main St W
Office Phone905-529-9907
Fax1-888-345-9081
E-Mailinfo@hamiltonreads.ca
Websitewww.hamiltonreads.ca
Primary ContactLaurel Horning, Administrative Assistant; Phone: ext 221
Primary ExecutiveHelen McLeod, Executive Director; Phone: ext 228
Service Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services that help learners transition to their goals of employment, apprenticeship, secondary school credit, post-secondary education or independence. 
Major services include: 
* A phonics based Laubach Method of reading and writing 
* Tutoring is provided once or twice a week at a location convenient to the student and tutor 
* The office has a small library with high-interest, low-level books for students to borrow 
* 15 hour training workshops are held for volunteers four to five times a year 
* Small group instruction consists of 3-10 students. The instruction is 3 half days per week 
* The Hamilton Literacy Council is affiliated with Laubach Literacy Ontario 
 
The Hamilton Literacy Council serves residents of Hamilton who strive to upgrade their literacy. Individuals may improve their basic reading and writing skills according to their personal goals. The goal of the Literacy Council is to teach English-speaking adults, through one-to-one tutoring, or in a small group class. Students work with either a trained volunteer tutor or small group instructor, to develop and achieve both short and long-term goals. The program is strictly confidential. There are two student rooms on site. Both of the student rooms contain computers.
HoursMon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 19 year(s) and up 
 
Out of full time school 
English speaking
ApplicationProspective students must call to book an orientation session, followed by an intake and assessment appointment.
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (4) BAYFRONT ; (7) LOCKE ; (8) YORK ; (9) ROCK GARDENS ; (21) UPPER KENILWORTH ; (33) SANATORIUM ; (35) COLLEGE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesFree program, pay for own books if able
LanguagesEnglish
FundingUnited Way - Burlington and Greater Hamilton
Indexing
Service CategoriesAdult Literacy Programs
SubjectsEducation ; Literacy ; Literacy instruction ; Volunteer opportunities