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Humber Literacy Council
P.O. Box 822
Comer Brook, NF
A2H 6H6
Contact: Ms. Maureen Kennedy (709) 634-4888

Funds were provided to assist in the continuation of the "Books for Babies Program". The objectives of this program are: to provide a free early intervention program for parents\caregivers; to focus on increasing the benefits of reading; and to provide information on literacy services to adults.
Amount Awarded: $15,000.00

St. James Integrated School
P.O. Box 10
Lodge Bay, LB A0K 3P0
Contact: Ms. Jane Pye (709) 921-6291

The goal of this project is to increase the availability of resources to preschool, primary and elementary special needs children. The Wiggle Works literature and software provides individualized instruction based on the needs of the student and helps develop skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Amount Awarded: $3,811.50

Kilbride to Ferryland Family Resource Centre
P.O. Box 1039
Goulds, NF A1S 1H2
Contact: Ms. Rhonda Thomas (709) 747-8530

Funds were awarded to establish "The Associate Parent Child Mother Goose Program". The goal of this program is to create new and positive family patterns during children's crucial early years as well as to boost pre-literacy and school readiness skills.
Amount Awarded: $2,000.00

St. Joseph's Early Literacy Network
P.O. Box 24
St. Joseph's, Salmonier, NF A0B 3A0
Contact: Ms. Una Hynes (709) 521-2708

Funds were provided to establish an early intervention program aimed at helping parents of preschool children become aware of their role in nourishing strong foundations for literacy development. It also extends the PRINTS (Parents Roles Interacting With Teacher Support) program so that parents trained previously can be mentors for those new to the program.
Amount Awarded: $12,000.00

Newfoundland and Labrador Library Association
P.O. Box 23192
St. John's, NF A1B 4J9
Contact: Mr. Stephen Field (709) 737 - 7475

Funds were provided to help celebrate Library Week 2001. This project involves creating a different theme every year and developing activity packages for distribution to each library in the Province. This project is aimed at school children with the hope that they will become lifelong library users.
Amount Awarded: $1,000.00

Laubach Literacy of Canada
P.O. Box 822
Corner Brook, NF A2H 6H6
Contact: Ms. Isabella Fry (709) 634-5081

Funds were provided to support an initiative titled "Community Literacy Solutions". Funds will support and strengthen the leadership of volunteer Laubach Literacy Councils established throughout the Province. A field services officer will be available to assist with the provision of resources, training opportunities, and specific program needs.
Amount Awarded: $40,000.00

MacMorran Community Centre
P.O. Box 21046
St. John's, NF A1A 5B2
Contact: Mr. Mike Wadden (709) 722-1168

Funds were awarded to implement the project "Strategies for Learning Success". The goal of this project is to provide tutors with the support that will continue to enable them to become effective literacy providers. The challenge is to provide an avenue by which parents and community can become involved.
Amount Awarded: $9,600.00

Federation of School Councils
Annual General Meeting