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Government of Saskatchewan Continues Support of Adult Literacy Initiatives

Released on September 24, 2014

Today, Legislative Secretary for the Minister of Education and MLA for Douglas Park Russ Marchuk, on behalf of Education Minister Don Morgan, announced that 13 organizations across Saskatchewan will receive $814,231 to support adult literacy programs and services.

This funding, provided through adult literacy services grants, allows organizations to provide non-credit adult literacy programs and services for adults who want to improve their literacy and numeracy skills for personal development, or to pursue further education, training or employment opportunities. 

“Our government recognizes the important role that literacy plays in the success of our citizens – not only in school, but in life overall,” Marchuk said.  “The programs and services offered by organizations like READ Saskatoon ensure that adults have access to resources to support and attain their literacy goals.”

READ Saskatoon received $66,861 for the programming they offer for adult literacy.  READ Saskatoon also offers a variety of other literacy programs, including adult and family literacy; tutor training; volunteer training; financial literacy workshops; and family literacy practitioner training.

“At the heart of READ Saskatoon, is an underlying belief that learning is a lifelong habit that we must nurture all our life,” READ Saskatoon Board of Directors Chair David Hutton said.  “Investing in learning, at all ages, increases opportunities for individuals, families, businesses, communities, and our province.  We are proud to be on the frontline working to develop stronger economic, educational and social infrastructures for our community.”

In the 2014-15 Budget, the Government of Saskatchewan committed $2.4 million to support adult, family and community literacy programming in Saskatchewan, which includes the adult literacy services grants.

For more information on the Government of Saskatchewan's initiatives to improve literacy, visit www.education.gov.sk.ca/literacy. 

For more information on READ Saskatoon, visit www.readsaskatoon.com/.

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For more information, contact:

Kelly Johnston
Education
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1069
Email: kelly.johnston@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-533-7506

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