Matilda: Movie Fun & Fundraising

Join our Fundraising Team

• 5-10 hours per month volunteer commitment
• Assist in planning community events
• Help expand our network
• Raise awareness about community based adult literacy

Democracy Talks

Thank you to Phylicia Davis for leading a Democracy Talks Workshop at Parkdale Project Read. We learned where, when and ways to register and vote, voter identification requirements, and employment opportunities. Many learners voted in their ridings for the first time and worked at the polls this election. Way to go!

Giving Tuesday on Dec 3rd

On December 3rd 2019, @Parkdale.ProjectRead joins the global #GivingTuesday movement!

Literacy is a human right and an important part of personal and community development. This #GivingTuesday Parkdale Project Read (PPR) invites you to make a difference in the lives of adult literacy learners.

Your donation will help make our programs more accessible and will benefit:

* Our award-winning Academic Upgrading Program for youth transitioning to post-secondary studies, employment, and/or a trade skills program

* Our small learning groups for adults to develop their literacy skills in a supportive community

* Our tutor training program that prepares volunteers to work one-to-one with adult literacy learners in Parkdale

* Culturally relevant resources for our Creative Expressions Art Group and our Weekly Book Club

* Healthy snacks for our Childminding and Drop-in program

* Transportation supports and subsidies that help students attend our program

There are many ways to donate:

1. Make a #GivingTuesday donation to PPR on Tuesday December 3rd, 2019 – the day when charities, business and individuals come together to celebrate giving.
2. Make a secure online donation on our CanadaHelps page, available throughout the year.
3. Mail a cheque to: Parkdale Project: 1209 King Street West, Unit #2, Toronto, Ontario M6K 1G2.
4. Donate through the United Way Donor Choice Program – direct your contribution to Parkdale Project Read, Charitable Registration #: 11908 0299 RR0001.
5. If your organization, school, or business wants to raise funds for a charitable organization, please contact us at 416-531-6308 to discuss the possibilities.

TAX RECEIPTS

We welcome all donation amounts and can provide tax receipts for those over $20.00 Please send your donation before December 31st to receive your annual tax receipt.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of adult literacy learners!

- From all of us at Parkdale Project Read

Community Meeting

MPP Bhutila Karpoche is hosting a community meeting on Building a Movement for Climate Action on Tuesday November 26^th, 2019, from 6:00 – 8:00p.m. at the Runnymede United Church located at 432 Runnymede Road.

Bhutila is active on issues around social justice and public health. She is a longtime advocate of affordable housing, workers’ rights, and public healthcare.  BhutilaKarpoche.ca