Phil Beakhouse
P.A.L.S. has every reason to be grateful this Thanksgiving. We are honoured to have received a selfless donation from Phil Beakhouse’s estate. Phil was a student and an honorary member of P.A.L.S. Phil passed away in 2019. This gift is like no other we have ever received. “Thank you” does not seem to say enough, but Read More …
In Memoriam: Shirley Sandul 1948 – 2019
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Sandul,Executive Director of P.A.L.S. – Project Adult Literacy Society on Friday morning August 2, 2019. She was a devoted advocate for literacy and touched many people’s lives She will be greatly missed. A memorial service with luncheon to follow will be held on Read More …
P.A.L.S. Raffle!
Student and Volunteer Recognition Celebration 2019
P.A.L.S. held our Student and Volunteer Recognition Celebration and Annual General Meeting at the McKay Avenue School Archives and Museum on Tuesday, April 23. 2018 was a very successful year for our learners! We had 83 adult learners in our Literacy program, 125 in our Math Literacy program, and 163 in our Literacy for English Read More …
Family Literacy Carnival
Come celebrate Family Literacy Day at the Family Literacy Carnival on Sunday, January 27, from 2 to 4:30 pm at the MacEwan University City Centre Campus, Heart of the Robbins on 104 Avenue and 109 Street! There will be many free, interactive activities for the whole family, including storytelling and free books! Admission is free. Read More …
A Merry Little Christmas Market
Prince of Wales Armories Heritage Centre 10440 108 Avenue Saturday, November 24th and Sunday, November 25th 10 AM – 5 PM P.A.L.S. students, tutors, and friends will be selling their crafts at the market. Help support literacy and spread some holiday cheer!
Ten Thousand Villages Partnership Event
Ten Thousand Villages and present a P.A.L.S. – Project Adult Literacy Society Community Shopping Night
P.A.L.S. Needs Your Vote!
Support P.A.L.S. and help us win funding for the Computer Literacy program! Vote between September 25 and October 4, 2018 Go to avivacommunityfund.org Register with an email account or through Facebook Vote up to 10 times for our Computer Literacy Program at: www.avivacommunityfund.org/voting/project/view/18-378 Share the link and get your friends and family to vote! Ask Read More …
International Literacy Day
Saturday, September 8th What does Literacy mean to you? Help us spread the word and raise awareness on social media Write a message and get your picture taken: Why do you support literacy? What does literacy mean for you? How has tutoring changed your life? See Adam in the office for more information and to Read More …