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We are so thankful for our volunteers and hope they feel appreciated every day. Your empathetic, caring selves add so much to our Okanagan and we are so lucky to have great people who live here. To show more appreciation for them, we’re excited to announce a multi-agency Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on April 25th from…

Boyd Autobody & Glass Okanagan is thrilled to announce that proceeds from all chip repairs, both in our shops and on location, for the months of March – May 2017 will be donated to Project Literacy. We believe a strong community starts with businesses who give back. We ask locals to please support our initiative…

Project Literacy Kelowna Society is excited about the opportunity to improve the resources available to its more than 400 learners and 125 volunteer tutors this year. Thanks to a grant from Interior Savings, Project Literacy can finally update some of the resource materials used in its core tutoring program. The program matches community volunteer tutors…

Project Literacy Kelowna Society is excited to receive a $15,000 donation from The Belmont Foundation in support of its one-on-one literacy tutoring program. The foundation has a longstanding history of supporting the core services of Project Literacy Kelowna. The Belmont Foundation was started ten years ago by the Rak family and Lauren McCrady (nee Rak)…

Would you like another way to support a local charity, without giving cash? How about something as simple as using our Air Miles card? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3! Pick up a Collector Card at the Project Literacy Kelowna office. Get Air Miles in-store or online by presenting the card anywhere Air Miles…

“Someone can say one thing and it can change your life. Years ago I was once told, ‘you have a good teaching style’. So when looking for volunteer work, I came across Project Literacy and remembered that statement. I walked into the office and the place was so welcoming; I was so comfortable. That’s what…

We are on the lookout for volunteer educators for Financial Literacy. If you are smart with money, have the time, and enjoy helping others, please consider us for your next volunteering initiative. Volunteer Program Educator – Financial Literacy Description Role: Program Educator – Financial Literacy (Group or One-to-One Program Educators) # of Volunteers Required: 12…

Project Literacy Kelowna Society and the Launch Community Development Foundation recently got a boost in the development of their financial literacy partnership. Building on the strengths of each organization, the duo is excited to move forward with improving access to financial literacy programming. A recent donation by the Kelowna Executive Roundtable will allow the partners…

A number of local community organizations are coming together to deliver a new program for Syrian families with young children. The IPALS (Immigrant Parents as Literacy Supporters) program aims to help immigrant and refugee families support their preschool and kindergarten-aged children’s early literacy development. The eight session program, starting in February, will have parents working…

For another year, Bai Tong Restaurant in downtown Kelowna, will host a major fundraising event for Project Literacy Kelowna. The Story In 2004, Jamjit and Kitti Karunyasopon, who had arrived from Thailand with limited English skills, were referred to Project Literacy.  Working with our Education Coordinators and a tutor, the couple learned English and also…