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Juniors In Literacy 1983 (JIL1983) offers free services and help with the following areas:

Forms

interpreting forms for Housing, Recreation Sports and Camp, Transportation, Immigration
interpreting forms for Education, Pension, SIN, Passport, Social Services, Computer Grants
assisting in filling out forms for adults
providing referral letters to third parties on behalf of parents who request them (minimum acquaintance time 6 months)

Student Helps

facilitating Numeracy, Math, English to all learners JK to Gr 8
monitoring of Social Skills and interactions
facilitating On Line Editing Services to students in Gr 9-12
facilitating On Line Editing Services to University and College Students including parents in Upgrading and Career Retraining Programs, in all subjects
conducting Scholarship Research and University Application Preparation Workshops for Gr 11 and 12 students

Partnerships with Toronto Public Library

partnering with Toronto Public Library to administering the TD Bank– Summer Book Reading Club
encouraging parents to utilize the services of the Toronto Public Library for the Leading to Reading Program
Hosting the Librarian for Meet the Parents, Discuss Early years Reading Strategies, Book Display at our locations

Partnerships with Red Cross

promoting and coordinating student registrations for Canadian Red Cross Babysitter’s Course,
promoting and coordinating student registrations for First Aid, CPR with AED Training
Acquiring TCHC rental space for hosting above Health Training Courses
Hosting TorontoCPR Red Cross Certified Trainers for Health Training Courses

Promoting Community Support Groups

encouraging parents to utilize the services of Four Villages Health Centre
encouraging parents to utilize the services of the TCHC on-site Food Banks
hosting Nursing Personnel from Four Villages Health Centre for Needs Analysis
hosting ECE Supervisory Personnel from Ontario Early Years Program for Needs Analysis High Park and the Junction areas
encouraging parents to utilize the services of the Ontario Early Years Centre-Dundas Street West
promoting and welcoming the new Ontario Early Years Parkdale-High Park, Junction
providing a 6 month In-house Tutor Trainee Peer-to-Peer Program to enable high school students to serve in TCHC communities

Partnerships with Harbourfront Centre Camps

promoting and coordinating Harbourfront Summer Camp activities
coordinating large group applications and fee collection for Harbourfront Summer Camps
escorting kids to Summer Camp
acting as Standby/Emergency Care contact to campers
picking up younger kids from Summer Camp
received Kids First Program Partnership with Harbourfront Centre Camps 2013

Parent/School Helps

accompanying Parents for Gifted/IEP and IPRC Meetings with School and School Board personnel
advocating on behalf of Parents various issues at schools
accompanying Parents to Doctors, Speech Therapists, Psychologists and other Professionals
empowering parents to strengthen their knowledge of school issues
instructing parents to carefully observe the changes that are coming through and know the impact, and effect.
instructing parents to seek additional support as needed…at times legal

Promoting the Creative Arts Community

networking with AGO-Art Gallery of Ontario for students with an interest in Arts
networking with Lowe’s Music/RCM in the Junction, for students with an interest in Music
networking with Creative Links Crafts for student with an interest in Handicrafts, Sewing, Jewelry Making
networking with Articulation Resource Centre in the Junction, for students with an interest in Visual Arts
utilizing the services of international Artists

Promoting the Sciences

networking with UoT Science and Engineering for students with an interest in attending Deep Program/STEM
promoting the UoT Science and Engineering, Deep Program for March Break
networking with UoT for students interested in volunteering with the Deep Summer Program

Partnerships with the Navy League and Air Cadets

promoting and coordinating Navy League Cadets activities
participating in Fund Raiser Activities for the Cadets
attending Repatriation Ceremonies and other Commemorative Civic Ceremonies with our group of Cadets and their parents
promoting the Air Cadets Program
Supporting our Air Cadets in their participation

Promoting Community Events

encouraging East African mothers to form their own community groups in various TCHC locations
encouraging East African mothers to approach TCHC for use of Rec. Room/Meeting Facilities at various locations in the City
attending funeral gatherings with parents/families
recognizing Christian and Muslim religious Events-Ramadan, Eid, Youth conferences
attending and accompanying parents with children and volunteers to free Community Social Activities: TD Bank Shakespeare in the Park, MPP Barbeque in the Park, TCHC Backyard BBQ, Daniel’s Corp Community Street BBQ, Aboriginal Canadian Native Annual Pow Wow
approached Daniels Corporation for donation of Computers and Printers

High School Career Coaching

Hosting High School Students who are fulfilling |OSSD Contract 40hrs Community Service
Career Coaching for Gr 11 and 12 Hosting Workshops for Resume Preparation, Personal Deportment, Interview Skills
Career Coaching in Setting up and Maintaining Personal Portfolio
Maintaining highest quality service in a Social Service Environment
Encouraging High School students to apply for Merit Award
Developing Family International Travels for Resume Benefits

Community Groups

Building camaraderie and kinship among students with similar interests
positioning Gr 11 and Gr 12 students for the In-House Mentor/Mentee Program
Ensuring students who earn Certificates and Awards in the Community receive them for Portfolio

Juniors in Literacy 1983 continues in preparing students “Today to overcome the challenges of Tomorrow”.