LitSpark Youth is committed to empowering youth and families in the community by providing them with accessible literacy resources. We believe that literacy education supports long term success for youth, and we especially focus on donating to immigrant or underserved youth who may face certain barriers that prevent them from obtaining the same degree of language skills or education as others. Not only do we believe in cultivating a love for reading, but we also emphasize the importance of establishing a strong literacy foundation for kids to take with them for the rest of their lives.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Dr. Seuss
The following are some of the places we've connected with recently to donate books!
Caldwell Family Center
An organization that helps alleviate poverty in the Ottawa region, Caldwell Family Center supports hundreds of families with marginalized kids needing additional resources.
Donation: 50-70 books (Sep 3, 2025)
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO)
With over three locations across Ottawa, the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) directly serves about 10,000 immigrants and refugees every year. Donations from our organization have greatly assisted their immigrant youth programs, especially during summer camp season.
Donation: 200-250 books (June 2025)
The Door Youth Center
The Door Youth Center serves as a welcoming place where young people acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that help them realize their full potential and participate actively in their communities. LitSpark Youth’s donation will help support a newly implemented reading nook.
Donation: 50-70 books (Sep 3, 2025)
Operation Come Home
Operation Come Home serves as a center for homeless and at-risk youth aged 16-29, dedicated to providing employment, education, and support services. LitSpark Youth recognizes the importance of literacy in the greater objective of empowering homeless youth, supporting them with a book donation.
Donation: 40-50 books (Sep 3, 2025)
St. Joes Women’s Center
St. Joe’s Women’s Centre is a day program and registered charity committed to supporting all women and their children experiencing low income or homelessness. Women and children are some of the most vulnerable and at-risk populations.
Donation: 50-70 books (Sep 3, 2025)