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Sylvan Holiday Book Drive

Donating books to children in need in your neighbourhood. Read more about how you can make a difference in a child's life. (990KB pdf)

The Vancouver Sun Raise-a-Reader Campaign

Low literacy skills are some of society's hidden handicaps. Statistics show that over 40% of adult Canadians has serious problems with reading and comprehension to succeed in today’s world.

The Raise-a-Reader campaign was created by The Vancouver Sun in 1997 to address the issue by helping increase awareness and raise money to fund children and family literacy programs in B.C. With the support of the Ministry of Education, the campaign has since donated more than $5.25 million to non-profit literacy programs, public school and community libraries throughout the province.

Throughout the year, The Vancouver Sun raises funds through special fundraising events, donation drives and sponsorships but on Raise-a-Reader Day, September 29, 2010, the campaign culminates with hundreds of volunteers, professional athletes, community leaders and notable TV and radio personalities descending on the streets of downtown Vancouver to exchange a Vancouver Sun newspaper for a donation.

The Vancouver Sun commits extensive financial, promotional and editorial support to the Raise-a-Reader campaign, which means 100% of all money raised is given back to the community.

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Raise-a-Reader with Barbara

Reading can change your life. Buy the Vancouver Sun on Sept. 29th and 100% of all proceeds support children's literacy programs in BC. Featuring Barbara Kennedy, owner and Executive Director of Sylvan Learning. Read more here (94K pdf)

Raise-a-Reader with Kathleen

Reading can change your life. Buy the Vancouver Sun on Sept. 29th and 100% of all proceeds support children's literacy programs in BC. Featuring Kathleen Casprowitz, CEO of Sylvan Learning. Read more here (86K pdf)