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Category: PWC In the News

PWC in Barrhaven Independent January 2025

Feb 06, 2025 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
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 ...

PWC in Perspectives Vanier January 2025 Edition

Feb 06, 2025 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
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 ...

PWC Article in September 2024 Edition of Perspectives Vanier

Nov 28, 2024 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
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 ...

PWC in Manor Park Chronicle

Nov 18, 2024 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
People, Words & Change was featured in the Around Town section of the September-October 2024 edition of The Manor Park Chronicle.

A Conversation with Learner Joan – CKCU Interview

Oct 24, 2024 PWCUpdates PWC In the News
    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.

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

Jun 26, 2024 PWCUpdates PWC In the News

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 in Perspectives Vanier

May 17, 2019 PWCUpdates PWC In the News

PWC’s upcoming move – CKCU Interview

May 23, 2012 People, Words & Change PWC In the News
  People, Words & Change is moving. Dee Sullivan chats with Tic on The Wednesday (Hump Day) version of Special Blend about the move and what it will mean for both Heartwood House and ...

International Literacy Day – CBC Interview

Sep 08, 2011 People, Words & Change PWC In the News
  Lynn Lecuyer, former PWC learner, shares the story of how her struggles with reading and writing as a high school student led her to tutoring with People, Words & Change.  Listen to her tale of hard work, ...

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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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