Project READ Literacy Network

Mission Statement Our mission is to ensure any adult or family in Waterloo Wellington has access to essential skills training and support services. Vision Statement Our Vision is to improve quality of life through literacy Our Values Dedication -PRLN is committed to the education of adults, families and children Collaboration -PRLN strives to build relationships to further the improvement of Literacy in Waterloo-Wellington Innovation -PRLN’s strength lies in its creative approach to new research, program and service delivery Integrity -PRLN treats all stakeholders with respect and dignity From our offices in Kitchener, Ontario, Project READ is a gateway to literacy and Essential Skills services offered in our region, Waterloo-Wellington, Ontario. We develop, in collaboration with the local Literacy & Basic Skills (LBS) agencies, training solutions to meet the literacy needs of our citizens. Members of our network include literacy agencies, English as a second language programs, libraries, employment training organizations, and other concerned individuals and groups. Project READ provides many services to the public and to our network members. For more information, visit our website: http://www.projectread.ca Follow us on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectREADLitNetwork https://twitter.com/ProjectREADWW Project READ defines literacy as follows: Literacy is more than knowing how to read and write. A person who is literate can use reading, writing, speaking, and numerical skills effectively to understand and participate in the world around them.