Kamloops Partner Assisted Learning - KPAL

Thank you so much to the City of Kamloops for selecting Literacy in Kamloops for a 2026 Social and Community Development Grant for expanding our digital literacy programming through KPAL. This support will allow us to offer more availability for free, one to one technology support to adults and seniors in our community.

The 2026 Social and Community Development Grants have been awarded to six not-for-profit organizations that support youth, food security, digital literacy, mental health, accessible transportation, and women’s services. These grants help strengthen community well‑being and expand vital programs across our community.

🔗 Read the full release: https://www.kamloops.ca/our-community/news-events/news-releases/city-kamloops-awards-2026-social-community-development

Interested in volunteering? Teens aged 13–18 can join Bridging Generations, a new storytelling project connecting youth and seniors to share local stories. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/kyRRTJYvsqjZw3PU9

🎃 The WCR October issue is out! Themes include , and ! Plus current news stories:
🐶🐻Small dog scares bear off
👩‍🎤Chappell Roan sings about Saskatchewan
💍Lost wedding rings found in landfill

🔗Read articles at different reading levels and try the exercises and activities in the October Teachers' Notes! Subscribe at: https://thewestcoastreader.com

Support Raise a Reader in Kamloops!

Tomorrow is the 18th Annual Raise a Reader Day — Literacy in Kamloops' biggest fundraiser.

100% of funds raised stay in the community to support literacy programs, with the opportunity for additional matching funds from the Province.

Volunteers will be at Tim Hortons and McDonald’s drive-thru locations 7–9 AM on Wednesday, September 24 giving away a special edition of The Kamloops Chronicle.

Can’t make it tomorrow morning? Donations are accepted online until September 30.

Donate Now 👉 https://literacyinkamloops.ca/donate/

Thank you for supporting literacy in our community!

Interested in learning about Literacy in Kamloops , and the reach of the Raise a Reader campaign? Check it out!

Get your copy of the September issue of the The Kamloops Chronicle and learn more about literacy in our community!
Our Raise a Reader Kamloops campaign has been supporting local literacy initiatives for 18 years with the help of generous donations from the community. Help support the campaign by donating today at https://literacyinkamloops.ca/donate/!