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GIVE THE GIFT OF LITERACY 

Unfortunately, there is a growing number of Canadian children living in lower income families where food and shelter needs take priority over learning and books in the home.

Did you know that almost 25% of Canadian households don’t have a single book. Low literacy levels place children at a disadvantage that perpetuates poverty.

Learning can’t happen without the tools and resources needed to acquire the skill. With almost four years of learning disruptions due to the pandemic, higher needs children can benefit from every tool they can get.

A University of Alberta study showed that "those who already had reading problems were up to six months behind where they should have been."

Strong literacy skills are linked to good jobs, decent earnings and better quality of life. Literacy is fundamental to learning and providing a foundation for individual success.

By donating you could change the life of children by giving them a book to have as their very own. Every $20 will put a book into the hands of child that needs the resources to succeed.

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For donations $100 and greater, donors will be able to customize a label message placed in a student's book. A member of the TEPF team will contact each donor to collect your donor label message after payment is made.

Any donations $25 and greater will receive a tax receipt. We will be in touch to coordinate.