September is Literacy Month!
September is Literacy Month in British Columbia!
Each September, Decoda Literacy Solutions leads a province-wide awareness and fundraising campaign to celebrate Literacy Month.The campaign highlights the importance of literacy and raises funds to support community-based literacy programs and initiatives across BC.
Celebrate Literacy Month with us at the Fall Fair!
Visit the MWFLS table at the Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair on September 12 and 13 at Port Hardy Recreation Centre.
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Every child attending can choose a new book to take home!
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Pick up a colouring page
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Find out about free learning programs for all ages.
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Buy a pair of fundraising Literacy Socks.
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Learn about volunteer and job opportunities.
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Fun activities
Literacy Month is a great time to ...
Join our team of volunteers!
Coach adult learners on a variety of skills, from reading to technology to budgeting. Contact Jeanne James-Hory for more information at adult.literacy@mwfamilyliteracy.org.
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Tutor local elementary students. Contact Kelly Anderson for more information at literacy.outreach@mwfamilyliteracy.org.
Give the Gift of Literacy
Your donation will help provide books, literacy programming and other supports that directly
benefit North Vancouver Island communities. You can choose a specific area to support.
Visit canadahelps.org/en/charities/mwliteracynow secure website to donate online or contact Executive Director Jessica Brown at ed@mwfamilyliteracy.org
Why literacy matters
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More than 700,000 British Columbians face literacy challenges.
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Strong literacy skills reduce poverty, improve health outcomes, and lower crime rates.
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Children with access to books and reading at home are more likely to succeed in school—and life.
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A 1% rise in literacy rates can boost Canada’s productivity by 3%