What is Literacy Alberni Society?
Literacy Alberni Society is a non-profit society focused on the programming and support for those with literacy needs. Literacy Alberni encompasses a broad spectrum of literacy needs including English as a Second Language and settlement assistance, computer skills, adult grade 12 Diploma, nutrition and cooking, reading and writing, and numeracy. Its mission is to work collaboratively with the community achieving its goal of improving literacy levels in the Alberni Valley.
Literacy Alberni obtains its funds through grants, the Raise-a-Reader program, and donations. The society targets learners 18 years of age and older.
Literacy Alberni Society has expanded over the years and now resides at 5100 Tebo Street, Suite E, where there are four classrooms, a computer lab, and tutoring labs.