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With a close to 2017, Project Literacy is proud to reflect on its achievements. One highlight of the year was being awarded, in November, the 2017 Literacy Award by the Council of the Federation Literacy. This award recognizes achievement, innovative practice and excellence in literacy across Canada. Project Literacy recognizes that not every person learns…

Andrew McCartan has been a resident in Kelowna for the past 16 years. He previously lived in Calgary and Nanaimo.   During those years he worked in the oil patch and in construction but always had a passion for technology.  After researching various career paths, Andrew decided to make a major change in his life and…

“It was always a dream of mine to speak English. When I was a child, I begged my parents to go to an English school, but because my parents could not speak English the school system would not allow it and I was never given the opportunity.” – Julie Julie is a French-speaking Canadian who…

Project Literacy has received a grant from Decoda Literacy Solutions to initiate the Fostering Literacy Program within the local community. With the support of the ONE TO ONE Society, the new Kelowna program will follow the ONE TO ONE tutoring program model that has already been established in 210 British Columbia schools and 20 school…

Upon meeting Uyen and Anh, it is clear they are very hardworking and appreciative people. As they both work to improve their English, they communicate with basic words and body language.  The mother-daugher pair are from Vietnam. Uyen arrived in 2013, Anh arriving one year later. The pair both work at a local clothing shop…

Project Literacy often gets asked about other English as a Second Language programs in the Kelowna area. Here is a list we recently created with current information. As we find out about more we will be updating the list, be sure to check back! ESL Programs and Services Directory (August 16th 2017)

Project Literacy is introducing plain language and literacy audit tool training in the form of workshops. Our first one is coming up next month. This full-day workshop will help you and your organization better understand the value of plain language. You will learn how to update documents for clear communication, support your clients more fully…

Many of us struggle to stay on top of the developments in this new age of technology. In a generation where cell phones, Wi-Fi and laptops are the norm it can be difficult to keep up and stay connected. Project Literacy’s newest program, ‘Get Connected: Digital Literacy for Seniors’ aims to target that struggle for…

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Thank-you to Fern and Alex Carr for sharing the Project Literacy story with the community on Shaw TV Okanagan. We are blessed to have amazing volunteers in our organization. It is their passion that makes us successful!