Literacy in Action

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Sherbrooke, QC
Literacy in Action

Build on your core literacy skills (reading, writing, digital & more) with LIA! You name it! Did we mention this is free and confidential?! consider joining us!!!

1+1 services are available to English-speaking adults living in the Estrie region of Quebec. We can work on filling out a form, planning a budget, reading to your kids, improving your spelling, setting goals, or getting online. If 1+1 isn’t your style or you like learning new things with others, we also host community-based activities. These are great opportunities to share and learn new skills wi

th folks in your hometown. We often run family literacy programs in Richmond, Bury, Stanstead, Magog, and Lennoxville. It’s important to note that our services and activities are volunteer run so if you are reading this and thinking you’d like to share some of your skills (teaching, planning, cooking, designing, active listening, etc.) Become a tutor, run an online group, make snacks for one of our events, co-host a pop-up activity, join our board of directors; there are many ways you can be a part of Literacy in Action. If you have gotten this far in our story, we encourage you to get in touch with us! Eager for more info? Let us tell you a bit about our history. Incorporated in 1987, Literacy in Action / Action Alpha is a volunteer nonprofit organization funded by the Quebec government to promote English literacy skill development in the Estrie region of the Eastern Townships in Quebec. We have been exploring the many ways to empower individuals in our community and maximize their potential in ways that benefit themselves and society at large. If you have questions, ideas, goals you’d like us to know about, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.

08/25/2026

08/18/2026

🌱🎉 Ready, Set, Grow is BACK this fall!🎉🌱

Looking for a fun way to spend quality time with your little one while helping them learn and grow? 💛 Join us for another exciting season of Ready, Set, Grow!
Through songs, stories, movement, crafts, and play, you and your child will build early literacy skills, make new friends, and create wonderful memories together all in a welcoming English-language environment. 🎶📚🧸

🍂 Choose the location that works best for your family:
📍 Val-des-Sources – Starting Monday, September 28
👉https://forms.gle/uHW6xZBd1yBjSunU6

We can't wait to sing, laugh, learn, and grow with you this fall! 🍁💚

This program is offered in partnership with CIUSSS de l'Estrie – CHUS, Literacy in Action, Richmond, Danville & Drummondville Community Learning Centre, ValFamille, Townshippers' Association, La Maison des Familles FamillAction, and Maison de la famille Les Arbrisseaux. Voir moins

07/15/2026

Here are some snapshots from our Volunteer Appreciation event back in June! Volunteers make us who we are at LIA - our programs like HELP, Tech Hub, and one-to-one coaching are only possible because of the time and skill these lovely folks contribute, not to mention our board members who help to govern LIA.

Thanks to all for a great year and special shout to Doug who welcomed us chez lui!

P.S. If you want to learn more about sharing your skills with LIA, contact us or fill out the volunteer application form below

https://www.lia-estrie.org/volunteer-application

07/13/2026

BECOMING A BOARD MEMBER: Call for LIA Board Members

Apply for Literacy in Action’s Board!

We want the voices of community members at the table to help us make the best choices for the organization.

You don’t need extensive experience or qualifications. Just a passion for lifelong learning and community engagement (and availability for monthly board meetings).

Could that be you? Get in touch! Email [email protected] for more info!

07/11/2026

BECOMING A BOARD MEMBER: What does it mean to be a board member?

07/09/2026

BECOMING A BOARD MEMBER: What does a Board of Directors do?

06/30/2026

🍂 Ready, Set, Grow is coming back this fall! 🍂

We can't wait to see you and your little ones again for another season of songs, movement, stories, and fun together! 💚

In the meantime, here are the upcoming Ready, Set, Grow dates so you can save them in your calendar.

📝 Official registration will open in August, so stay tuned for more details!

We can't wait to see everyone this fall! 🍁🎶

06/26/2026

Here’s a little peek into our lives here at Literacy in Action over the past few months!

06/11/2026

LIA's Spring 2026 HELP session has wrapped up! The feedback has been great and looks like volunteers and learners alike have enjoyed their time together.

Our HELP program runs twice a year, pairing volunteers with CIUSSSE health care workers to help them build their confidence speaking English with patients and their families. That is why you’ll notice participant learners discuss a variety topics as a way to practice speaking and expressing themselves in English. Take a look at the caption on each photo to learn more about the variety of conversations they have!

05/20/2026

Have you participated in LIA activities or benefited from some of our direct services over the years? We are gathering testimonials to jazz up our website and to help inspire others to join Literacy in Action’s hands-on learning community. Maybe you have been involved with LIA as a learner, volunteer, animator, or family member - enjoying an evening making art or sharing food. We want to hear from you!

We are looking for brief statements about what you like about Literacy in Action and what keeps you coming back - maybe it’s accessing an English-speaking activity for free, meeting new people in the community, or learning how to use your computer or smart phone to keep in touch with friends and family.

Be sure to know, we will keep your testimony anonymous. So please take 5 minutes to fill out this link! https://forms.gle/bZYSxHZDHs9ewmvU9

You will be helping us spread the word and increase the likelihood that someone who is hesitant or shy to use our services might show up because you helped them realize how LIA can be a service and place for them too.

Adresse

5 Connolly Street
Sherbrooke, QC
J1M1L8

Téléphone

+18193467009

Site Web

http://www.lia-estrie.org/, https://linktr.ee/literacyinaction.estrie

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