Support the Barrie Literacy Council Financially
Donors
Together, We Bridge the Gap
Your support helps us address lifelong literacy and numeracy challenges or assist individuals in achieving essential credentials. Together, we bridge critical skills gaps, inspire hope, empower independence, and build a thriving community.
Why Bridging Skills Gaps Matters
DID YOU KNOW NEARLY HALF OF CANADIAN ADULTS WITH LOWER SKILL LEVELS LIVE IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS?
By addressing gaps in literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills, we:
- Earn higher incomes and reduce reliance on social assistance.
- Foster higher self-esteem and confidence.
- Strengthen families, communities, and local economies.
The Urgent Need for Your Support
Our primary funding has remained stagnant for years while our costs and the needs of our learners have grown. Without increased support, we face difficult choices:
Fewer tutoring sessions for those in need.
Reduced outreach to underserved populations.
Limited independent study opportunities.
With your help, we can move beyond maintaining the status quo and offer even more transformative opportunities.
A little goes a long way! Give what you can today.
Choose Your Level
One-Time Gifts
Every contribution creates a ripple effect of positive change.
Monthly Donations
Provide steady support that keeps our programs running year-round.
In Memoriam Gifts
Honour someone special while changing lives in their name with a memorial or e-gift card.
Your donation through CanadaHelps is secure, simple, and comes with an instant tax receipt!
Have Fun While Supporting Skills Development
Love Bingo? So do we!
Bingo is a vital part of how we fund our programs and outreach efforts. By attending Bingo nights through the Barrie Bingo Sponsors Association, you are directly supporting local adults as they work to bridge skill gaps and create brighter futures.
How You Can Help:
- Volunteer for Bingo shifts to give your time to a great cause.
- Attend a Bingo event for a night of fun and impact.
By attending Bingo at Delta Bingo, you are supporting the Barrie Literacy Council!
Adapting to Changing Needs
Volunteer numbers are down as economic challenges require many to focus on work instead of giving their time. With your help, we can:
- Hire small-group instructors to reach more learners.
- Expand outreach programs to connect with those in need.
- Restore independent study opportunities to their full capacity.
- Your support ensures we can meet these challenges head-on and continue offering life-changing services.
Make a difference today.
Let’s build a stronger Barrie, one learner at a time.
Investing in skills development benefits everyone. Your gift makes these transformations possible.
Present and past corporate supporters include:
- The Kozlov Shopping Centre
- The Kiwanis Club of Barrie
- The Barrie Advance
- Rogers Television
- Rock 95 FM
- 107.5 KOOL-FM
- The Rotary Club of Barrie
- Enbridge Gas Distribution
We receive generous support from a number of exciting seasonal events, including the Midhurst Arts and Crafts Home Tour. and the Barrie Record and CD Show.
