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Literacy touches virtually every aspect of our lives. It is essential to personal growth and development. It has a profound influence on our health and on our economic and social well being. The sobering fact is that 40% of adults in British Columbia have low literacy skills.

At Literacy BC we are committed to ensuring all British Columbians have access to the education they need to get jobs, take care of their families and participate fully in their communities. To make that happen, we need your help.

GIVING TO LITERACY BC SUPPORTS

• Adults who want to improve their literacy skills (click to view learners' stories)
• Kids and parents learning literacy skills together
• A toll free readNOW hotline offering confidential and sensitive information and referral services to people wanting to improve their reading and writing
• Training and professional development for literacy practitioners, teachers, community agencies, volunteer tutors and more
• Materials and resources for literacy practitioners and others in the field
• Promoting the importance of strong literacy skills for everyone

WHAT YOU CAN DO

1. Make a donation

2. Volunteer for literacy: Contact Literacy BC at 1-800-663-1293 or info@literacy.bc.ca to find literacy programs in your community that need volunteers

3. Become a member: As a member of Literacy BC, you will become part of a provincial network of people committed to literacy in BC. Click on the link for more information and a membership form.

4. Support a Literacy BC event: Whether you're a sponsor, a volunteer or a participant, your support is needed for our many events that raise funds for literacy activities in BC.

Call Literacy BC today to find out more 1-888-READ-234

Be involved…literacy is everyone's business