People, Words & Change is proud of its long journey in supporting individuals in our community. Our learners come to us to improve their lives by advancing their reading, writing, numeracy, and computer skills. PWC does what it does because of the invaluable time our volunteers donate to tutoring learners, month after month until the learners feel they’re ready to move on.

To show our gratefulness, PWC held a Volunteer Appreciation event on April 23, 2026. This fun evening featured a performance by BELT Musical Improv, a highly talented Ottawa-based improv group.

Fourteen tutors received Certificates of Appreciation for milestone years of service:

10 years: Marcia, Norma Lynn, Marianne, Eilleen, Susan, Valerie, and Nadia

15 years: Inta, Leith, Rebecca, Hilda, and Sandra

20 years: Carol

30 years: Liisa

Gifts of appreciation were donated by local Ottawa businesses. Thank you for making this event possible through your generous donations!