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16 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 23, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com ith four in ten Canadians affected by low literacy, two Oakville organizations are leading the way to a brighter future. Poor literacy affects everyone. Workplace safety is jeopardized when employees cannot read Literacy leads to a brighter future for all W instructions or warning notices. People who cannot read medication instructions are a danger to themselves and to others. Low literacy is also linked to both poverty and crime. Through funding provided by The Community Foundation of Oakville (CFO), Oak Park Moms and Tots and the Oakville Literacy Council have developed new initiatives to reach out to the community to encourage literacy at any age. Oak Park Moms and Tots has implemented an after school literacy and homework-help program. Children in JK to Grade 3 can get help with literacy and numeracy skills as well FACTORY DISPLAY SALE! This Saturday at Broom's... 3440 Fairview Street Burlington Heating · Air Conditioning · Fireplaces Fairview Street 905-634-7701 Winner Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Schools, Churches, Clubs Pick up your COMING DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR IN 2008 Commerce Crt Walkers Line Guelph Line PROVIDING COMFORT FOR 80 YEARS OPEN SATURDAYS QEW as improve their homework habits. "We want to provide a safe, welcoming place where children can have fun learning even after the school day has ended," says Program Director Michelle Knoll. The program also provides an encouraging environment where English-as-aSecond-Language (ESL) children can practice and improve their English. The Oakville Literacy Council has created a new and improved outreach kit to be distributed to local businesses and employment agencies to heighten awareness of the Council's programs. People without basic literacy skills can find themselves isolated. "We want to help our students gain confidence and dignity. We want them to become better employees, citizens, and parents," says Oakville Literacy Council Program Manager Joanne Smith- Scozzafava. Low literacy is often passed on to succeeding generations, but with the help of the CFO, these two organizations are hoping to close the book on that legacy. By working with donors, the CFO is able to provide grants to registered charitable organizations for projects that maintain or improve quality of life in our town. The CFO supports a range of charitable activities: social services, health care, arts and culture, environment, heritage, education and community development. Because of this unique mandate, it can provide seed funding for new projects that might otherwise fall between the cracks. To learn more about the CFO contact CEO Rusty Baillie at 905-845-7582 or visit www.thecfo.org. -- Submitted by Patti Blersch, CFO volunteer FREE COPIES of SONGBOOK PG 1 11/12/07 5:29 PM Page 1 Healthy Aging Health information for you and your family Register now to receive complimentary Forever Young Healthy Aging publications, providing information exclusively on health issues that affect you and your family. Please indicate which topics are of interest to you: Heart & Stroke/Cardiovascular - February Mental Health/Depression - May Arthritis Pain Management - September Diabetes - November Healthy Aging Mental Health & Depression Healthy Aging Diabetes ealthy ging Cardiovascula Care r To receive your edition(s), complete the form below and return by fax 905-337-5571 or mail to the following address by December 31/2007: Forever Young Healthy Aging 467 Speers Rd., Oakville ON L6K 3S4 Register online for the Healthy Aging Forum at www.foreveryoungnews.com Please provide the following information: .338.3737 TOWN · 905 d West 5.4267 MID North Service Roa 251 N · 905.84 DOWNTOW shore Road East Lake 326 H Arthritis & Management Pain 633 905.257.3 . UPTOWN · Park Blvd 105-231 Oak Name:_____________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:_____________________________________________________ Postal code:__________________________________Age:____________________ Is this information for ___you or___ someone else? 32 pages of Christmas at the Oakville Beaver office, 467 Speers Rd. For advertising information call 905-815-0017, ext 421