Did you know that at least 3000 people in Oakville aged 35-65 have low literacy and need help with reading, writing and basic math?

Supporting literacy programming is one way that this funding priority helps to promote self-sufficiency.  It also addresses issues related to hunger relief and mental health.  By promoting self-sufficiency, this funding priority aims to break negative cycles and help people to get back on their feet and become a healthy and fully functioning part of the community.

Some of the programs funded through our promote self-sufficiency in individuals priority are:

Literacy Tutoring - Oakville Literacy Council
Supporting Employment Program - STRIDE (Supported Training and Rehabilitation in Diverse Environments)
CORE Program - Support and Housing - Halton
Food for Life - Food for Life Canada