About Us

The Pickering Reading Circle has provided Educational support for over 30 years. An award winning, not-for-profit program offering Free tutoring and mentorship for success in education.  We are committed to helping improve Education statistics, foster a love of learning and help individuals explore, awaken and live their full potential.

Our programs focuses on improving foundational skill sets for students, programs are centered on – literacy in English and French, numeracy, mentorship and social skill building.

“Investing in Education is investing in lives, future leaders, communities, countries and the world. Investing in Education is investing in positive change, political, economical and social stability and sustainability.”

Mala Mahabir, Executive Director

Trained volunteers are dedicated to providing one-on-one or group tutoring and mentorship to vulnerable and at-risk individuals who are struggling with the foundational skill sets critical for success in school and in life.

Our goal and mission is to change the statistics of success in education and empower students to navigate life and become good contributing members of society.

The Pickering Reading Circle is committed to eliminating all barriers that prevent learning and accessing education.



2 thoughts on “About Us”

  1. Good day.
    I’m searching for a home for Poetry/Short Story books. My mother in law was a published author (Carmen Ziolkowski), and had collected some works by fellow authors. I’d hate to just discard them! Would you have a need/use of such reading material? If not, would you be able to recommend anywhere else we could donate them?
    Thank you!!
    Dawn Ziolkowski

    1. Too many book to store at the moment, not sure where to donote, maybe the local trift store. Others interested can enjoy these books.

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