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Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2017

March 16, 2018 by People, Words & Change

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 at Heartwood House.

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Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 27th, 2017

May 11, 2017 by People, Words & Change

Volunteers are the most important resource for many community organizations. Our program helps change lives because of the unfaltering commitment of our volunteers.

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Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2016

September 8, 2016 by People, Words & Change

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.

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Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 12th, 2016

April 12, 2016 by People, Words & Change

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 work and growth that change lives.

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Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2015

September 8, 2015 by People, Words & Change

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, September 8. Our emcee, the ever-gracious CTV Ottawa Sports Director Terry Marcotte, led us through this jam-packed two hour event. [Read more…]

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