Author: Nick Lina

“Welcome to Canada” Children’s Literacy Program | TLN Connects

In response to a groundbreaking report on Toronto schools and student achievements that cited children and youth from Latin American backgrounds encountered greater education challenges by as early as grade 3.

Together with Canada’s largest children’s book publisher, Kids Can Press, TLN distributed a series of books to selected schools throughout the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, community centres and libraries as a welcome kit to young newcomers of Hispanic descent.

The books feature titles such as “The Kids Book of Canadian Geography” and “The Kids Book of Canadian History” and foster learning about Canada including its geography, history and multiculturalism.

Community Production Partnerships | TLN Connects

TLN puts considerable resources into production partnerships with the community’s top non-profit organizations and events.

Of particular note, is TLN’s support of the annual Caritas Telethon which since 1996 has helped to raise more than $2 million to assist individuals with substance abuse issues and their families get the rehabilitation they need.

Other organizations include: Villa Charities Foundation, Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario,  Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Vaughan Health Care Foundation, National Congress of Italian Canadians (Toronto/Ontario/Quebec and National regions), Luminato Festival, Hispanic Fiesta, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Danny Dichio Soccer Festival, St. Joseph Foundation, Mississauga Youth Orchestra, Smiles of Innocence, Lula World, Salsa on St. Clair/Hillcrest BIA and the Stop Community Centre Garden Project.