Literal Change

Site: Toronto

Service: Tutoring and Support

Record #: MET2220
Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone No public telephone number
E-Mail info@literalchange.com
Website http://www.literalchange.com
Social Media Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Robyn Keystone, Co-Executive Director
Alternate Contact Martha Jodhan, Co-Executive Director

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial ; Foundation

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) One-on-one tutoring and support for literacy, English reading, writing, English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency preparation, high school diploma completion
  • lessons conducted virtually, tablets provided if accessibility is an issue, contact for details
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
  • lesson times vary based on need and availability and are conducted online, evening classes available, contact for details
Areas Served Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York County
Boundaries Greater Toronto Area * Toronto East and Toronto South Detention Centres
Eligibility
  • Youth ages 8-18 struggling with English reading and writing, including ESL
  • Adults 18 years and older, with less than grade 12 English literacy level, working toward GED or high school diploma or in need of ESL support
  • current or former inmates of Toronto South Detention Centre
  • must self identify as not being able to afford literacy training at for-profit centres
Application For youth program, contact diana@literalchange.com

For adult program, contact info@literalchange.com
Languages Other - Interpretation may be available for other languages, dependent on need and participating volunteers
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
Toronto, ON
Canada
Mailing Address PO Box 43520 RPO Leaside 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M4G 4G8
Physical Access Not Applicable

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Employment / Training
HCSD Sub Heading Academic Upgrading ; Adult Literacy
Service Categories Adult Basic Education ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Correctional Education ; High School Equivalency/CAEC Test Instruction ; Youth Literacy Programs

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