Project Literacy

Empowering People Through Literacy


Project Literacy provides the following literacy support:

  • Adult Tutoring in English and Math
  • English tutoring for immigrants, refugees, and new Canadians
  • Reading support for children in elementary school
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Early literacy training for families with pre-school age children
  • Digital Literacy for Seniors




Project Literacy is honored to be chosen as Kelowna Women In Business’s Charity Partner of the Year! Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB), is a leading business community focused on engaging and empowering the entrepreneurial and corporate professional women of Kelowna.

“Project Literacy’s dedication to improving literacy in our community aligns perfectly with our values of empowering and uplifting individuals. We look forward to working closely with them to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those they serve,” says KWIB President, Danica Dutt.

Paul Zuurbier, Project Literacy’s Executive Director feels, “this partnership will enable us to reach even more individuals who are in need of literacy support and expand our programs to make a lasting impact. We are excited about the positive change we can create together.”

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“After becoming good at English, I also want to help someone. I hope to continue at Project Literacy, as a tutor, because many international people need to study English so we can communicate better in our Canadian life.”

Kyunghee Lee, English Learner
September 2024 Learner of the Month

LEARNING CENTRE HOURS
Monday 9:00am to 7:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am to 7:00pm
Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday  9:00am to 12:00pm

Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society
1635 Bertram Street
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2G5
250-762-2163
[email protected]

“We are very grateful to the many volunteers, donors and community partners who support our programs. Literacy improves lives and sustains our community.”

Project Literacy is honoured to have been awarded the City of Kelowna, 2019 Volunteer Organization of the Year Award!

Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society was founded in 1986. We are a registered Charity.