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Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 19, 2018

April 24, 2018 by PWCUpdates

Our volunteers are the foundation of People, Words & Change. Thanks to them, and their time and dedication, we are all able to make a difference in the lives of everyone who joins our program. For that, we are extremely grateful to all of our volunteers – past and present.

On Thursday, April 19, we hosted another enjoyable Volunteer Appreciation Night to recognize all of our amazing volunteers. [Read more…]

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Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2017

March 16, 2018 by People, Words & Change

People, Words & Change celebrated International Literacy Day with the 8th annual Power of Words Breakfast. This inspiring event was held in the Unitarian Fellowship Hall at Heartwood House.

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Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 27th, 2017

May 11, 2017 by People, Words & Change

Volunteers are the most important resource for many community organizations. Our program helps change lives because of the unfaltering commitment of our volunteers.

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Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2016

September 8, 2016 by People, Words & Change

People, Words & Change celebrated International Literacy Day with the 7th annual Power of Words Breakfast. This inspiring event was held in the Unitarian Fellowship Hall at Heartwood House.

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Volunteer Appreciation Event – April 12th, 2016

April 12, 2016 by People, Words & Change

Our dedicated volunteer tutors are the reason why People, Words & Change is such a warm, inspiring, and unique place to learn. Our tutors and learners work and grow together, and it is this work and growth that change lives.

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Mayor Jim Watson speaking at a PWC event

Our municipally-recognized Power of Words Breakfasts and Volunteer Appreciation events are hosted annually to celebrate the accomplishments of our learners, the dedication of our tutors, and the involvement of our sponsors.

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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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