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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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Radio Play “For Love and Apples” at the Kelowna Theatre on Sunday, March 27
Project Literacy presented an original radio play “For Love and Apples”. This romantic comedy takes place in Kelowna both in the present and in the 1930s. The play follows the recent engagement of three couples who are connected by through time. Thank you to everyone who supported Project Literacy and attended this unique event!
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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…
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Project Literacy presented with Volunteer Organization of the Year Award!
Project Literacy is honoured to have been awarded the City of Kelowna, Volunteer Organization of the Year Award in an online-streamed event on Thursday, July 2nd. The 45th Annual Kelowna Civic Awards celebrates outstanding achievements by individuals, companies, and organizations. Sponsored by the Central Okanagan Foundation, the Volunteer Organization of the Year Award recognizes leadership…
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National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Project Literacy celebrated National Volunteer Appreciation Week by placing the names of all our volunteers in a small basket. Then 20 names were drawn by the our Board President, Laurie Evans. We mailed gift certificates to these lucky volunteers as a thank you for all the support they have given us over the year. We…
