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Online Tutor Support Group and Learner Conversation Club

Project Literacy Online! Project Literacy is meeting with our tutors online to chat, share stories, provide support and talk about the process of online tutoring. If you are a tutor, please join one of our online sessions by emailing lauren@projectliteracy.ca to register. If you are a learner and would like more practice speaking English, please…

April 21, 2020
A free literacy program is necessary for individuals to build their confidence

When Zhenya moved to Canada two years ago, she spoke only Russian. She was intimidated by going into public where people might ask her questions in English. Zhenya’s low English literacy left her to spend most of her days alone in her apartment, feeling isolated and alone. Zhenya had a goal to pursue her Permanent…

September 26, 2019
Project Literacy provides Workshops in Communicating in Plain Language

Stay tuned for more Workshops in 2020! Documents written in straight forward language: Save time and money, because they get the job done well the first time. Help all readers understand your information. Avoid misunderstandings and errors. The Plain Language Workshop will help you learn how to: Plan, write, edit and design new documents.…

September 16, 2019
Literacy support improves lives

Two years ago, Adam was homeless. He had spent the last 20 years as an alcoholic, going from minimum wage job to job with only a Grade 10 level education. As he began to get help with his addiction, councillors at Freedom’s Door pointed him to Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society. As a child, Adam…

July 9, 2019
Project Literacy Open House and Donor Appreciation 2019

Project Literacy donors, supporters, board members and staff enjoyed a fun evening at our Second Annual Open House. Thank you to all for your continued kindness, dedication and support!

June 27, 2019
Communicating in Plain Language Workshop

Project Literacy is happy to announce the first Plain Language workshop of 2019! This 3.5 hour workshop will help you and your organization better understand the value of plain language. Plain language is about clear communication. It’s about using common words and presenting information in a straightforward, logical way. If customers and employees don’t understand your…

February 28, 2019
A COMMON THREAD

Dohmey and her son are from Sudan, a country in North Africa. Until arriving in Canada a few years ago, Domhey had never attended school and was unable to read or write in English. Communicating with and understanding others was difficult. Domhey began her journey of learning English at the LINC program put on by…

February 20, 2019
Project Literacy Supports UBCO – Bachelor of Education Students

Project Literacy is proud to host two UBCO Bachelor of Education students for the month of May. Daneen Segec and Stephanie Turner are working with and supporting our Education Coordinators and Community and Family Literacy Facilitator in order to gain Field Experience in Community Education.

May 28, 2018
Spring Open House

Project Literacy was pleased to host an Open House for our funders, long-time supporters and volunteers. The Learning Centre was at capacity as over 30 guests enjoyed live music, interactive games and time to talk and catch up with each other. Our Board President, Ruth Walper recognized our funders and community partners, including The United…

May 25, 2018
Communicating in Plain Language is Good for Business

We are often asked – what is plain language? Plain language is about clear communication. It’s about using common words and presenting information in a straightforward, logical way. If clients, customers, and employees don’t understand your message, they can tune you out. Because of this, Canadian organizations lose $2.5 billion in productivity annually. By simply…

May 23, 2018