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An Exciting New Partnership!
Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society as is proud to announce being chosen as Kelowna Women in Business Charity Partner of the year! [Kelowna, Sept. 22, 2023] – Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB), a leading business community focused on engaging and empowering the entrepreneurial and corporate professional women of Kelowna, is excited to announce Project Literacy…
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Another Successful Summer Reading Program!
Our 3rd Annual Children’s Summer Reading Program was a terrific success! In July and August, we had twenty-three children participate over the summer. Thank you to staff members: Kirstin Robinson, Katia Bois, Elaine Johnston and April King and to our wonderful volunteers: Linda Hawker and Charitini Orphanidou for their incredible efforts in the delivery of the program. The Summer Reading Program would…
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Raise-a-Reader
Our annual Raise-a-Reader Fundraiser Campaign takes place from early August to the end of September. Funds raised during this time are ‘topped up’ by the Provincial Government. This makes Raise-a-Reader the best time to donate to Project Literacy, as your donation is almost doubled! Raise a Reader funds are used to support our children, family,…
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September is Literacy Month!
Did you know that September is International Literacy Month in British Columbia? Each September, Decoda leads a province-wide awareness and fundraising campaign to celebrate Literacy Month. Click here for information on how you can participate!
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Newly Sponsored 4th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee
Presented by Media Sponsors: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Click here and complete the form. On May 25th, 2023, 7am-9am, Project Literacy will host our 4th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna! All funds raised from the Team Spelling Bee go toward supporting our literacy programs. The Team Spelling Bee will include coffee,…
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WHAT A SUCCESS!
Click the links below for articles about our newest fundraiser! Winery hosting fundraiser in support of free literacy programs – Kelowna News – Castanet.net Project Literacy partnering with Kelowna winery for fundraiser – Kelowna Capital News (kelownacapnews.com) Nevermore Halloween Fundraiser (kelownanow.com) Winery Holds Fundraiser to Support Free Literacy Programs – Kelowna News – BC News…
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Project Literacy Organizes ‘9th Annual Unplug & Play and Family Literacy Week’
The 9th Annual Interior Savings’ Unplug & Play and Family Literacy Week takes place from Sunday, January 22nd to Sunday, January 29th. It is a time for families to have fun and explore many different types of literacy and how literacy skills impact our lives. In addition to reading and writing, food literacy, health literacy,…
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3rd Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee!
On May 31st, 2022, Project Literacy hosted our 3rd Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna. All funds raised from the Team Spelling Bee go toward supporting our literacy programs. The Team Spelling Bee included coffee, tea, fruit juice and a hot buffet breakfast! The words were tough but the competition was…
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Annual General Meeting
Project Literacy will be holding our annual AGM on Tuesday, June 21st @ 6pm. The AGM will be held via Zoom. All members are asked to register in advance by contacting April King, our Office Administrator via [email protected]. Project Literacy has continued to provide all our literacy programs over the past year. The Board of…
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Sock it to Literacy! Campaign
Keep you and your loved one’s feet warm and cozy! Project Literacy is selling women’s and men’s soft merino wool socks for $10/pair (tax included). These funds will be used to support our literacy programs. You can purchase socks at Project Literacy, 1635 Bertram Street, Kelowna or by contacting April King, Office Administrator, [email protected] or…
