Save the Date: Family Literacy Conference 2025!
Mark your calendars! The Centre for Family Literacy is thrilled to announce the 2025 Family Literacy Conference, happening October 8-9, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta. This event will take place at the beautiful Wyndham Hotel and Conference Centre, with a special Pre-Conference Training Institute on October 7. Whether you’re a literacy professional, educator, or passionate advocate, […]
Postal Strike: Help Us Continue Serving Albertans
On Friday, November 15, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched a national strike, halting mail and parcel delivery services and closing many Canada Post locations. Direct mail is a critical part of our fundraising efforts, especially during the giving season, when a significant portion of our annual revenue is raised. This year, the postal […]
United Way Campaign – Coats for Kids & Families
Many families in our region can’t afford to purchase the clothing they need to stay warm during Alberta’s harsh winters. This year, the need is even greater as people face financial challenges. You can help! Join CFL in supporting United Way’s Coats for Kids & Families initiative by donating clean, gently used, outgrown, or new […]
Highlights from 14th Annual Links fore Literacy Golf Tournament
A huge shoutout to everyone who helped make our 14th Annual Links fore Literacy Charity Golf Tournament a day to remember! We’re beyond grateful to our Eagle Sponsor – PCL Construction for their continuous support and dedication to the Centre. We would also like to thank our additional generous sponsors who made this year’s event […]
Join Us for International Literacy Day: Building Foundations for a Better Future
Did you know that improving literacy skills not only fosters skilled employees but also plays a crucial role in reducing poverty and homelessness? As we strive to create more peaceful and sustainable societies, literacy remains a key component in achieving these goals. To celebrate International Literacy Day and explore the transformative power of literacy, we […]
An Evening of Wine & Words: A Night to Remember
What an incredible night! We are filled with gratitude for the extraordinary support shown at our annual fundraiser, An Evening of Wine & Words. Your generosity and enthusiasm have made this event unforgettable. Gratitude to Our Sponsors A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, Richardson Wealth, for their incredible generosity! As a presenting sponsor […]
2024 COW Bus Update
As many of you know, we parked our Classroom on Wheels (COW) Bus during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were excited to bring the COW Bus back into the community for the 2022 and 2023 program sessions. However, our COW Bus faced a lot of mechanical issues. This caused disruptions to the program and unsafe driving […]
Meet the 2024 Lois Hole Memorial Award Winners
The Centre for Family Literacy proudly presents the winners of the 2024 Lois Hole Memorial Literacy Awards. Named after the Honourable Dr. Lois Hole, a passionate advocate for literacy in Alberta, these awards recognize outstanding contributions to literacy by individuals, families, organizations, or businesses. This year, we had the honour of being joined by Lois […]
National Volunteer Week 2024
In my two years working at the Centre, I have had the privilege of working with a truly amazing group of volunteers. I’ve witnessed the care and kindness with which they approach our learners, the resilience as they work through challenges, and the growth as they learn more about themselves and their community. As part […]
An Evening of Wine & Words 2024
An Evening of Wine & Words, presented by Richardson Wealth, is the premier fundraising event for the Centre for Family Literacy and Edmonton’s can’t-miss concert of the year. This unique event mixes elegance with fun to create an unforgettable evening. The event will be hosted in person at the JW Marriott Hotel (Edmonton ICE District) […]
