Our Vision
The Vision of the Western Quebec Literacy Council is to help and encourage members of our community to develop the skills needed for life long learning, enabling them to reach their full potential.
The Mission of Western Quebec Literacy Council is to help English-speaking adults, families and youth improve their reading, writing, listening, speaking, numeracy and other life skills through programs adapted to the needs of the individual. As a charitable volunteer organization, Western Quebec Literacy council recruits and trains committed volunteers as tutor and support personnel. We are dedicated to promoting community awareness with sensitivity throughout the region of West Quebec.
“Everyone has the right to education...
Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
- Article 26
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations
Donations
Charitable donations will be gratefully acknowledged with a tax receipt. Charitable # 0887646-20.
Our History
1984
- WQLC formed within the Protestant School Board
- lessons with volunteer tutors and adult students
- coordinated by the West Quebec School Board staff
- Volunteer Board of Directors
1986
- WQLC incorporated
- Coordinated by Nicole Snaauw, W.Q. School Board
1991
- Charitable status achieved
- Gala Fund-raiser
1992
- Part-time Coordinator hired, Marilee DeLombard
- Office moved from Aylmer to Shawville
1993-94
- Certification received from Quebec Ministry of Education; independent
- funding granted
- office set up at 458 Main St., Shawville
- office/Learning Centre at 508 Main St., Shawville
- Family Literacy Programs, "Reading Circle"
- Student, Joy, wins "Flight for Freedom" award
1996
- Office/Learning Centre moves to 381, Highway 148 (in the Shawville Plaza)
- Family Literacy Program expanded (Creating & Learning Culture)
- Beryl Kerrison becomes a certified tutor trainer