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PWC in Barrhaven Independent January 2025

February 6, 2025 by PWCUpdates

PWC was a recipient of the Christmas Cheer Breakfast Benefit which raises funds in order to help fight food insecurity over the holidays. Our story was also featured in the Barrhaven Independent in their January 10, 2025 edition on p. 5.

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News article in Barrhaven Independent January 10 2025 edition. Local Literacy non-profit helps residents put food on table for holidays.

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PWC in Perspectives Vanier January 2025 Edition

February 6, 2025 by PWCUpdates

PWC was a recipient of the Christmas Cheer Breakfast Benefit which raises funds in order to help fight food insecurity over the holidays. Read about it on page 15 of the January 2025 edition of Perspectives Vanier. 

Newspaper article from Perspectives Vanier January 2025

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PWC Article in September 2024 Edition of Perspectives Vanier

November 28, 2024 by PWCUpdates

Extra, extra, read all about it! PWC is featured in the September 2024 issue of Perspectives Vanier! Check out the story on page 2 about PWC receiving a grant from the Peter Gzowski Foundation for Literacy!

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PWC in Manor Park Chronicle

November 18, 2024 by PWCUpdates

People, Words & Change was featured in the Around Town section of the September-October 2024 edition of The Manor Park Chronicle.

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A Conversation with Learner Joan – CKCU Interview

October 24, 2024 by PWCUpdates

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Learner Joan speaks with host Jeff Larocque of Thursday morning Special Blend about the circumstances surrounding her coming to PWC and her experiences in the digital literacy program.

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