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Have a Dickens of a Holiday! Literacy Fundraiser
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our ‘Have a Dickens of a Holiday!’ literacy fundraiser, on Saturday night at The View Winery. It was a wonderful success! We raised almost $6,000 in support of Project Literacy’s free programming! The event featured contests and a raffle that encompassed a plethora of incredible donations from…
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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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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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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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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,…
