Literal Change

Record #: MET2220
Last Full Update: 28 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone No public telephone number
E-Mail info@literalchange.com
Website www.literalchange.com
Social Media Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Robyn Keystone, Co-Executive Director
Alternate Contact Martha Jodhan, Co-Executive Director

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial ; Foundation

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) One-on-one tutoring and support for literacy, English reading, writing, English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency preparation, high school diploma completion
  • lessons conducted virtually, tablets provided if accessibility is an issue, contact for details
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
  • lesson times vary based on need and availability and are conducted online, contact for details
Areas Served Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York County
Boundaries Greater Toronto Area * Toronto East and Toronto South Detention Centres
Eligibility Adults 18 years and older, with less than grade 12 English literacy level, working toward GED or high school diploma or in need of ESL support
  • youth struggling with English reading and writing, including ESL
  • current or former inmates of Toronto East and Toronto South Detention Centres
  • must self identify as not being able to afford literacy training at for-profit centres
Application For youth program, contact diana@literalchange.com

For adult program, contact info@literalchange.com
Languages Other - Interpretation may be available for other languages, dependent on need and participating volunteers
Fees None

Availability of financial support for GED and High School Diploma courses dependent on current resources and level of need

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
Toronto, ON
Canada
Mailing Address RPO; PO Box 59083, Dundas St 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M6R 3B5
Physical Access Not Applicable

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Employment / Training
HCSD Sub Heading Academic Upgrading ; Adult Literacy
Service Categories Adult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Correctional Education ; Youth Literacy Programs

Agency Overview