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Local literacy non-profit awarded Peter Gzowski Foundation for Literacy grant

Jun 26, 2024 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
PWC’s 14th Annual Power of Words Breakfast

PWC’s 14th Annual Power of Words Breakfast

Oct 24, 2023 PWCUpdates Events
PWC hosted our 14th Annual Power of Words Breakfast on Friday, September 8, 2023 in recognition of International Literacy Day. (more…)
PWC’s 13th Annual Power of Words Breakfast

PWC’s 13th Annual Power of Words Breakfast

Sep 14, 2022 PWCUpdates Events
On Thursday, September 8, PWC held its 13th annual Power of Words Breakfast. This year’s event was held in person and we were excited to see everyone again! Rogers Television covered the event and ...

Family Literacy Day

Jan 26, 2022 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
Family Literacy Day started in 1999 and takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. ABC Life Literacy Canada hosts this ...
PWC’s 12th Annual Power of Words Breakfast, In Person and Online Edition

PWC’s 12th Annual Power of Words Breakfast, In Person and Online Edition

Oct 21, 2021 PWCUpdates Events
On Wednesday, September 8, PWC held its 12th annual Power of Words Breakfast! This year’s event was held both in person and online. We had a cozy but delicious hot breakfast provided by the ...

PWC is Lighting Up OTTAWA!

Aug 24, 2021 PWCUpdates Events
Get ready for People, Words & Change’s green and white colours to light up the OTTAWA sign on September 8, 2021, in honour of International Literacy Day. People, Words & Change is thrilled to ...

PWC’s 11th Annual Power of Words Breakfast, Virtual Edition

Aug 31, 2020 PWCUpdates Events
Emcee Terry MarcottePWC LearnerMohammed AdamPWC Learner and TutorMelissa Yuan-InnesPWC LearnerCreated by PWC LearnerJamaal Jackson RogersDick CooperPWC LearnerDeanna YoungBrenda ChapmanDonors of the 2020 People, Words & Change Book DrawOn Tuesday, September 8, 2020, People, Words ...
Power of Words Breakfast – September 6, 2019

Power of Words Breakfast – September 6, 2019

Sep 27, 2019 PWCUpdates Events
In celebration of International Literacy Day, PWC held its 10th annual Power of Words Breakfast on September 6 in the Unitarian Fellowship Hall at Heartwood House. Like previous years, the event showed us how ...

PWC in Perspectives Vanier

May 17, 2019 PWCUpdates PWC In the News

Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 10, 2019

Apr 16, 2019 PWCUpdates Events
PWC celebrated another successful Volunteer Appreciation Event during National Volunteer Week. This event is our opportunity to thank our volunteers for their dedication to making a real difference in the lives of so many. ...

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Email: dee@pwc-ottawa.ca
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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.

Feedback on the manner in which PWC provides its services to people with disabilities, and any other services, is encouraged and appreciated.

People, Words & Change is a proud member of the Heartwood House community and is grateful to the Ottawa Community Foundation.

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