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Empowering Youth Through Literacy and Leadership

Without strong literacy skills, education can be an uphill battle. By investing in building critical- and creative-thinking skills early through our literacy and leadership development programs, we are helping to set youth on the path to future success.

Give today and help support youth in building a brighter future.

Help Make A Difference

Youth from low-income Toronto neighbourhoods often experience two to three fewer years of grade-equivalent learning by the time they finish high school compared to their higher-income peers.

LiftED seeks to address this imbalance by providing access to free literacy and leadership programs, designed to support Toronto’s youth early on in their educational journey to help them reach their full potential.

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Corporate Volunteering

Online Donations

Gifts of Securities

Legacy Giving

Through our corporate volunteering program, small teams of dedicated employees are invited to participate in volunteer experiences that positively impact literacy and leadership development.

Interested in Corporate Volunteering?

To learn more about the benefits of corporate volunteering with LiftED, please fill in the form to the right and one of our team members will reach out to you directly.

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Corporate volunteering isn’t just about giving back to the community – it brings lasting benefits to companies and their employees.

Employee Engagement
By participating in hands-on, impactful volunteer activities, employees connect with each other and their community in new ways, boosting morale and job satisfaction.

Relationship Building
Team volunteer activities strengthen employee bonds by encouraging communication and collaboration outside the office.

Culture Development
Participating in volunteer programs helps cultivate a culture of empathy, inclusivity, and social responsibility.

Talent Acquisition and Retention
Having a strong corporate social responsibility presence attracts talent that values giving back to the community. By engaging in these experiences, your team not only builds a stronger bond but also leaves a lasting legacy of change.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Literacy Support

Foster an enjoyment of reading through Reading Buddies
Provide a small group with literacy support under the supervision of an Ontario Certified Teacher
Lead a recreational activity
Assist with the facilitation of pre- and post-assessments

Leadership Support

Share insights about your career
Lead leadership-based workshops focused on public speaking, advocacy, and project management
Mentor a small group on the progress of its community action plans

For more information, please contact Jessica Murphy.

Every child deserves the chance to succeed. Your support can make that possible.

The costs per program, per child, are as follows:

JUMP Math: $40
LEAP into Literacy Summer Day Camp: $515
March Break Math Literacy: $150
Reading Buddies: $40
Saturday Morning Literacy Club: $400 (for the school year)
Take the LEAD: $480 (for the school year)

By supporting LiftED, you’re not just funding programs – you’re closing the opportunity gap and empowering youth to achieve their brightest futures. Be part of the change today!

To make an online donation, please fill out the secure form below.

Donating securities is the most efficient way to give charitably, creating a mutual benefit for both LiftED and the donor. Since donated securities are not impacted by capital gains taxes, LiftED receives the full, fair market value, and in return, you get a tax receipt that reflects your larger contribution, allowing you to both give more and get more.

For more information, please contact Jessica Murphy or download our Gifts of Publicly Traded Securities form.

A legacy gift can change the lives of youth in need for generations to come. After taking care of your family and loved ones, we welcome you to think about making a meaningful impact on the world by leaving a charitable bequest. Naming LiftED Literacy and Leadership as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy is a wonderful way to leave a legacy and help create a more equitable world for our next generation of leaders.

For more information, please contact Jessica Murphy.

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Get Involved

Looking to get involved as a volunteer? Your time and talents are needed to help make our programs the best they can be!

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Join Our Team

Looking to join a team of passionate educators committed to impacting youth through meaningful and engaging learning experiences?

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Host An Event

Hosting a third-party fundraising event is a great way to help create awareness for our important cause and to involve your family and friends in supporting youth in our communities. Ideas for events can be anything from a child’s birthday party to a local pickleball tournament – the possibilities are endless. Download our Fundraising Guide for helpful tips when planning events.

Please complete an Event Proposal Form prior to planning your event. All LiftED-affiliated events must be submitted for approval.

For more information, please contact Jessica Murphy.