Organization for Literacy in Lambton

Sarnia, Ontario

Literacy Lambton is a charity on a mission to create and deliver exceptional literacy learning opportunities to the residents of Lambton County, Canada. Founded in 1989,the bulk of its work is in adult and family literacy programs and the promotion of family literacy.

The adult programs help those 18 and older improve their reading, writing, math, basic computer and digital skills. Children’s programs include Train Your Brain and Summer Reading Buddies. The Baby Bookworms project encourages family literacy by providing literacy welcome packages for newborns.

Gifts to open again and again

The Literacy Lambton team makes an impact on the community in many ways throughout the year. Every holiday season, the Give-a-Book campaign promotes the love of reading to children by collecting books and donations from community members, businesses and other entities. Partner organizations and volunteers work to distribute books to families. “The goal is to spark the joy of reading for children when they unwrap a new book for the holidays,” said Tracy Pound, executive director.

For the 2024 campaign, Literacy Lambton helped collect and distribute more than 4,600 books. Thirty-eight partner organizations, including other charities and nonprofits, worked to get the books into the hands of children and teens across the county.

Promotional totes show appreciation

Literacy Lambton used a one by one grant to purchase cotton bags opens in new window. The promotional totes were given as thank-you gifts to Give-a-Book donors. Whether they dropped off a book at a bookstore, partner organization or the Literacy Lambton headquarters, each donor was given a tote as a show of appreciation and to raise brand awareness.

A note from Cheryl

For more than 30 years, Literacy Lambton has provided valuable resources for adults and families in its community. We were proud to support the team’s work and the Give-a-Book campaign by providing promotional totes. If you’re interested in a one by one grant, visit onebyone.4imprint.ca opens in new window.

For more information about Organization for Literacy in Lambton, please visit https://www.literacylambton.org/ opens in new window