When Dolce arrived in Canada from Taiwan, she was starting over while raising two children. Determined to strengthen her English and pursue her dream of becoming a program coordinator, she found the Centre for Family Literacy and joined the Adult Tutor Program.

Dolce’s learning journey soon grew into something bigger. She joined book clubs, developed her digital skills and eventually even became a volunteer with CFL, helping families connect through stories, songs and learning. Today, she is sharing her skills through our volunteer program,  welcoming other families into the community that supported her. Her story shows how literacy can open doors not only for learners, but for their families and entire communities.

A message from Dolce: “I want to share how I cherish the CFL. Your kindness not only supports learners in building skills, but also leads them on an invisible road to strengthen their knowledge through reading, understand that knowledge is power, and finally have the bravery to pursue their dreams. Your support is like drops of water converging into a river, reaching every corner and affecting lives. I believe this is the spirit of Canada. This spirit has nurtured me, and I am also building my ability now so I can contribute to the community in the near future and let this kindness continue to be passed on.”

Your support helps families like Dolce’s build confidence, reach their goals and create new chapters together.

Six weeks after her first daughter was born, Ashley joined the Centre for Family Literacy’s Rhymes That Bind program. While she initially sought out songs and rhymes, she found a vital lifeline of socialization during the massive transition into motherhood. Throughout the pandemic, CFL’s online programs allowed her to safely connect from home, where the encouragement of supportive groups and facilitators helped her build the deep confidence she needed to help her family thrive.

Today, Ashley has come full circle and runs a successful community playgroup of her own, creating meaningful connections for local families. She is proudly raising three girls surrounded by stories, music, and a lifelong love of learning. Your support empowers families like Ashley’s to write their own vibrant stories—and inspires them to lift up others in their community.

Your support helps families like Ashley’s write their own stories—and inspire others to do the same.

When Paige first found the Centre for Family Literacy, her 2½-year-old son Henry experienced some developmental challenges and initially found it difficult to connect with others. After spending much of his early life at home during the pandemic, connecting with others was difficult. Through CFL’s programs, Paige discovered how reading, playing and learning together could support her son’s development—and found a community along the way.

Today, Henry loves books, eagerly retells stories, communicates with confidence and proudly connects with others. For Paige, family literacy is  more than reading, it’s about building confidence, strengthening relationships and creating a lifelong love of learning.

Your support helps families like Paige and Henry continue their story, creating more opportunities for connection, confidence and a love of learning.