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Thank You to our Generous Supporters

"In looking for a corporate giveaway to celebrate our 5-year anniversary, we looked at many typical gifts. At the end, we decided on a gift close to our hearts -- literacy and education. Our donation to Literacy BC on behalf of our customers garnered many heartfelt thank yous. We encourage more companies to look at this alternative donation option that has a long lasting impact on a great cause."
Phoebe Yong, President,
Magnolia Communications

Join us at Literacy BC's Fundraising Events

With your help, Literacy BC will raise awareness about literacy issues and raise funds to support our vital services to adult learners and their families, including direct financial aid and our referral and information service.

Improving literacy skills makes a real difference to people's lives. We are committed to ensuring that all British Columbians have access to the basic 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. To learn more about our events or discuss ways you can get involved with Literacy BC, contact us at 1-888-READ-234, or email info@literacy.bc.ca.

September 17, 2010: Literacy BC is 20! Celebrate with The Fugitives

You are invited to Literacy BC's 20th birthday party! Join us for a night of celebration and song with poet Barbara Adler and the Fugitives. Learn more

Literacy & Beyond 2010

Thank you so much for your support of Literacy BC through Literacy & Beyond. It is with deep regret that we announce that we must cancel Literacy & Beyond on October 19, 2010, due to unforeseen circumstances. Anyone who has purchased a ticket for Literacy & Beyond will receive a full refund. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Literacy BC is grateful for your support, and we hope that you will consider attending next year’s event. To learn more, please visit www.literacyandbeyond.com.

2010 PGI Golf Tournament for Literacy BC: Thank you for making it a success!

Thank you for joining us at the 2010 PGI.

The 20th Annual Peter Gzowski Invitational Golf Tournament for Literacy BC was held on July 13, 2010 at the University Golf Course in Vancouver. Thanks to the support of our guests and sponsors, this event raised $59,000 to support literacy in British Columbia. Learn more about the 2010 PGI here.

2009 Literacy and Beyond

Literacy BC director Sandrina Harwood speaks about the importance of literacy at Literacy and Beyond.

Thank you for joining us September 28, 2009, for an exclusive evening of BC's foremost wines, spectacular food, music, mingling and a fantastic auction, made possible by our friends at Vancouver's beyond restaurant and a host of other supporters. Thanks to your support, we raised $33,000 to support adult literacy in BC. Visit www.literacyandbeyond.com to learn more about this wonderful event.

2009 PGI Golf Tournament for Literacy

Fred Lee stays dry at the 2009 PGI.

An incredible $56,000 was raised at the wet and wonderful 19th Annual PGI Golf Tournament for Literacy BC held on July 7, 2009, at the University Golf Course in Vancouver. Founded by Peter Gzowski, our tournament continues to provide valuable financial support to adult learners across B.C. Read more about the 2009 PGI here.