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Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2017

Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2017

Mar 16, 2018 People, Words & Change Events
People, Words & Change celebrated International Literacy Day with the 8th annual Power of Words Breakfast. This inspiring event was held in the Unitarian Fellowship Hall ...

Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 27th, 2017

May 11, 2017 People, Words & Change Events
Volunteers are the most important resource for many community organizations. Our program helps change lives because of the unfaltering commitment of our volunteers. (more…)
Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2016

Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2016

Sep 08, 2016 People, Words & Change Events
People, Words & Change celebrated International Literacy Day with the 7th annual Power of Words Breakfast. This inspiring event was held in the Unitarian Fellowship Hall at Heartwood House. (more…)
Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 12th, 2016

Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 12th, 2016

Apr 12, 2016 People, Words & Change Events
Our dedicated volunteer tutors are the reason why People, Words & Change is such a warm, inspiring, and unique place to learn. Our tutors and learners work and grow together, and it is this ...
Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2015

Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2015

Sep 08, 2015 People, Words & Change Events
PWC learners, volunteer tutors, and supporters; the Ottawa Public Library; Twice Upon a Time; and representatives from Employment Ontario employment service sites and Ottawa community resource agencies joined us to celebrate International Literacy Day, ...

Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 14th, 2015

Apr 14, 2015 People, Words & Change Events
PWC’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event didn’t disappoint. Many of our dedicated volunteers were on hand to receive our heartfelt thanks for the work they do throughout the year, tutoring PWC’s learners in basic reading, ...
Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2014

Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2014

Sep 08, 2014 People, Words & Change Events
People, Words & Change once again celebrated International Literacy Day with the fifth annual Power of Words Breakfast. This upbeat and inspiring event was held in the new home of Heartwood House on McArthur ...

Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 10th, 2014

Apr 10, 2014 People, Words & Change Events
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you was the theme of this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Event, held on April 10. More than twenty-five PWC volunteers were treated to a delightful evening of storytelling, yummy nibbles ...
Power of Words Breakfast – September 6th, 2013

Power of Words Breakfast – September 6th, 2013

Sep 06, 2013 People, Words & Change Events
PWC’s fourth annual Power of Words Breakfast, celebrating the achievements of our literacy learners, was a great success. Master of Ceremonies CTV-Ottawa Sports Director Terry Marcotte led the way with charm and enthusiasm. Our ...
Power of Words Breakfast – September 7, 2012

Power of Words Breakfast – September 7, 2012

Sep 07, 2012 People, Words & Change Events
PWC’s third annual Power of Words Breakfast celebrating the achievements of our literacy learners was an event to remember. A HUGE thank you goes out to our sponsors, the learners, volunteer tutors, PWC Board ...

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People, Words & Change is a non-profit, charitable organization providing opportunities for English-speaking adults in Ottawa to improve literacy, numeracy or basic computer skills which are essential to working, learning, and living. One-on-one tutoring is provided free of charge by volunteer tutors to meet the needs and goals of the learners.

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