Name Beat the Street Address and Location 290 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2C5 on the west side of Jarvis just north of Gerrard, next to the Harvey’s; look for the artwork on the lawn. Phone fax Email 416-979-3361 416-979-3292 bts@frontiercollege.ca www.beat-the-street.org Staff Contacts Manager - Robert Davis Literacy Coordinators - Lucy Scanlon and Lurana Kruchten Hours 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday closed for lunch from 12 noon to 1 pm. Target population Street involved people with an emphasis on youth, 16 and up and out of school Eligibility requirements Must be functioning below a grade nine level, motivated to learn and willing to commit to at least one session per week. Programs offered Writing Group – Tuesday mornings Math Group – Wednesday and Thursday afternoons Reading Circle – Tuesday mornings Welcome Group – Thursday mornings Computer Access – Monday – Thursday mornings GED – 8 week sessions (call for start dates) Monday – Thursday mornings with independent study in the afternoons One-to-one tutoring also available. Levels LBS 1 – 5 Intake procedure Client must contact on the phone or in person. At that time a quick screen is done to determine eligibility. Client meets with one of the literacy coordinators for an intake and assessment appointment (possibly same day) for about one hour. New clients join the Welcome Group on Thursdays while waiting for a match with a tutor or group. TTC provided? Yes, clients must fill out a form to receive tokens. Food provided? No, only coffee. Childcare provided? No. Level of commitment required Minimum of one session per week. Other services offered Access to computers. Information and referrals. Creative arts projects. Referral procedure Client must contact the center himself/herself.