About
iREAD+ is a free after-school literacy and numeracy program where children take part in reading, math, group activities, and one-on-one support. Activities include reading a recipe and following the instructions, doing math while baking, and other practical tasks that combine reading and math skills. The program includes both an after-school literacy program and an after-school numeracy program.
• Ages: 6–10 years old
• Schedule: Running three cycles per year, with weekly sessions lasting an hour and a half
• Price: iREAD+ is described as a free after-school literacy and numeracy program, and the program is kept free of charge.
The initiative began in 2014 after a successful March Break tutoring camp, had a hiatus during the pandemic, and relaunched in 2026. iREAD+ is coordinated by Julie Sterne, whose team consists of five volunteers; two run the math and literacy components, while the others serve as reading buddies for the children. The program is kept free of charge through financial contributions and donations of school supplies. The Salvation Army’s mission statement for this work is that it exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. The Salvation Army’s Westminster Park Community Church in London, Ont., is near four elementary schools and a low-income housing complex, and the program is presented as a great option for families in the area seeking extra academic support for their children. One testimonial from coordinator Julie Sterne notes, “We have one student right now whose parents say he didn’t like reading at all before, but now he is asking to. They see him smiling and loving every moment of it.”
Last updated August 8, 2026.
• Ages: 6–10 years old
• Schedule: Running three cycles per year, with weekly sessions lasting an hour and a half
• Price: iREAD+ is described as a free after-school literacy and numeracy program, and the program is kept free of charge.
The initiative began in 2014 after a successful March Break tutoring camp, had a hiatus during the pandemic, and relaunched in 2026. iREAD+ is coordinated by Julie Sterne, whose team consists of five volunteers; two run the math and literacy components, while the others serve as reading buddies for the children. The program is kept free of charge through financial contributions and donations of school supplies. The Salvation Army’s mission statement for this work is that it exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. The Salvation Army’s Westminster Park Community Church in London, Ont., is near four elementary schools and a low-income housing complex, and the program is presented as a great option for families in the area seeking extra academic support for their children. One testimonial from coordinator Julie Sterne notes, “We have one student right now whose parents say he didn’t like reading at all before, but now he is asking to. They see him smiling and loving every moment of it.”
Last updated August 8, 2026.
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