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Centre for Global and Community Engagement - In the Service of Others
Tabaret Hall
550 Cumberland
Room 304
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext. 5945
Fax: 613-562-5285
Email: servingothers@uOttawa.ca

Students – Community Partners Details




COMMUNITY PARTNER INFORMATION:
Organization:
Frontier College
Description:
Literacy is an essential skill in today’s world. At Frontier College, we believe it’s a fundamental right. Frontier College is Canadaʹs original literacy organization. Founded in 1899 by a group of university students and faculty, its mission was to live, work and teach in isolated ʺfrontierʺ settlements. Today, Frontier College volunteers and community partners work on Canada’s ʺnew frontiersʺ — inner city schools and streets, public housing sites, farms, prisons and reserves. Low literacy skills are directly linked to poverty, poor health and high unemployment. 42% of adult Canadians have trouble with everyday tasks that involve reading. That’s millions of Canadians who are not reaching their potential. Through a network of thousands of volunteers, Frontier College is helping people realize their potential and seize the opportunities that come their way.

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