PALS
#41, 9912 - 106 Street NW T5K 1C5 Edmonton, AB, Canada

For Tina and the Munchkins. Love you!

P.A.L.S. is doing a Learner Needs Survey to help us plan what kinds of programs to offer in the future. If you are looking to improve your skills, please take a few minutes to answer some questions, and help us to offer the right programs for you! https://palsedmonton.ca/learner-needs-survey/

Well done Bonnie!

For Tina and the Munchkins. Love you!

P.A.L.S. is doing a Learner Needs Survey to help us plan what kinds of programs to offer in the future. If you are looking to improve your skills, please take a few minutes to answer some questions, and help us to offer the right programs for you! https://palsedmonton.ca/learner-needs-survey/

Well done Bonnie!

Excited to be receiving laptop donations from @electronicrecyclingassociation to give to our learners! Now many of our learners will have access to online learning thanks to ERA

Smart for A.L.L. Online Class! Saturdays 1 pm on Zoom Starting September 26 Learn how to make the most of your smartphone! You will discover new ways to use your phone to connect with people and find information and services. This online class is open to everyone. Please contact Michelle at [email protected] for details and to register.

Have you had the pleasure of meeting our wonderful volunteer Catherine? Since joining our driving team in May, shes been busy delivering needed hampers of food..., PPE, and toiletries to older people across #yeg. Were lucky to have her aboard, and are continually impressed by her commitment to helping vulnerable people in Edmonton. As someone who likes being behind the wheel, volunteering with Drive Happiness has been a great way for Catherine to help alleviate pandemic-related challenges in her community. Her role has also highlighted the importance of leaving judgement behind. A quick glance doesnt tell you about other peoples realities, you dont know what theyre dealing with. What were doing here is contributing in a small way to help address those realities. Catherine is well aware of the profound difference volunteering can make in someones life. Shes been a tutor with PALS - Project Adult Literacy Society for over eight years, helping to improve speaking and literacy, and has volunteered her time in a similar role for individuals who are incarcerated. Shes also gotten involved with a youth justice organization, which advocates for alternative sentencing programs. Catherine has lived in Edmonton for 19 years, and when shes not volunteering, she has plenty of other projects on the go! She owns her own business, which offers career services and workshops in leadership, management, and communication skills. She also loves to read, walk, and sing in her choir. People like Catherine are at the heart of what we do. Interested in becoming a volunteer driver? https://drivehappiness.ca/volunteering/

Jewish Family Services - Edmonton is offering online programming via Zoom in collaboration with PALS - Project Adult Literacy Society for English language learn...ers, with creative ways of practicing such as singing and story writing. Check out the flyers for more information and how to register. See more

Celebrating Canada's 12.7 million volunteers, which includes all the amazing volunteers at P.A.L.S. Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers.....You are Spectacular!

Celebrating Canadas 12.7 million volunteers, which includes all the amazing volunteers at P.A.L.S. Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers.....You are Spectacular!

This is worth watching, she offers many good tips on self-care during this difficult time.

The P.A.L.S. office will remain closed until further notice, following recommendations from the Government of Alberta regarding the COVID-19 pandemic to help prevent the spread and to protect our learners, volunteers, and all stakeholders. In-person tutoring will remain on hold. Tutors and learners can continue to work together by phone, email, or online. Please contact your program coordinator for resources or leave a contact number on our voicemail and they will get back to you. P.A.L.S. is postponing the Student Sharing Stories and the Learner and Volunteer Recognition Celebration events until further notice. Our Team Conference has been cancelled.

In light of recent developments with the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations from the Government of Alberta, P.A.L.S. is postponing the Student Share Stories and the Learner and Volunteer Recognition Celebration events until further notice. Our First Aid workshop and the Team Conference have been canceled. To help prevent the spread and to protect our learners, volunteers, and all stakeholders, P.A.L.S. office will remain closed from March 15th to March 28th. Tutors and learners who are meeting regularly are encouraged to take necessary measures to protect themselves and everyone around by maintaining a safe distance and proper hygiene (handwashing and proper sanitizing). The coordinators will be working out of the office. Please contact them by email or leave a contact number on our voicemail and they will get back to you.

Thank you Dorothy for representing P.A.L.S. at the Edmonton Resource Connect on February 28. The theme this year was: Strengthening Collaborations. We definitely enjoyed meeting many new people.

We had a great time at the Public Speaking Workshop on Saturday Feb. 22. In attendance were: Sattar, Marie, Cleide, Maria, Saisawan, Jamilla, Lamin, Jean, Alexander and Viktor.

Thanks to everyone who came to our Happy Holiday Party! We had great fun. Wishing everyone a Joyous Holiday Season.

Day 5 of #12DaysOfGiving and PALS - Project Adult Literacy Society would like to thank Paul! Because of Paul, more than 30 adult learners have gained valuable ...math skills and more confidence in the mathematics of everyday life! Submit your thanks at http://ecvo.ca/12daysofgiving or [email protected]!

Thank you to the Golden Key MacEwan Chapter for hosting a spooky fun bake sale. We sure do appreciate you!

Congratulations to our P.A.L.S. raffle winners! First Prize: Sports Package - Danielle Hendriks Second Prize: Stettler Adventure - Ivan Olivares Third Prize: Night on the Town - Anthony Pittman Fourth Prize: Curl Up and Read - Vivian Devoe... Thank you to everyone who participated! See more

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 peoples lives She will be greatly missed.... A memorial service with luncheon to follow will be held on Saturday August 24, 2019 at 10:00 am at Hainstocks Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9810 34 Avenue. P.A.L.S. will be hosting a ceremony to honour Shirleys years of service. Details to be announced. https://www.dignitymemorial.com///elizabeth-sandul-8810001

Our Raffle tickets are available for sale this summer! Tickets are $2 and there are 4 great prizes. Everyone wins when you support literacy! Contact the office if youd like to help us sell tickets.

Thanks everyone for participating in Volunteer Appreciation Week......... We have the BEST Volunteers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Come celebrate changing lives through literacy with P.A.L.S.! at McKay Avenue School 10425 - 99 Avenue at 6 pm. Visit the Archives and Museum. Pastries and refreshments are served. Family and friends are invited.

We have the most amazing, caring, dedicated volunteers who are truly "Changing Lives Through Literacy". We sincerely appreciate you. Thank you!!!

Eddy, literacy learner, speaking at the tenth annual #StudentsSharingStories #yegliteracy https://youtu.be/K8DZ153aI0k

Emmanuel, math literacy learner, speaking at the tenth annual #StudentsSharingStories #yegliteracy https://youtu.be/HFv9m280oz4

Phoutthaphon, literacy for English Language learner, speaking at the tenth annual #StudentsSharingStories #yegliteracy https://youtu.be/VItklMsmvkY

Thank you Audreys Books Ltd. for hosting our Students Sharing Stories! It was a great evening!

Thank you to the Golden Key at MacEwan University for your ongoing support. PI Day bake sale was great fun. Sure do appreciate all of you!

Join us and practice speaking with confidence! Remember to register at the office or phone 780-424-5514

Thank you Danny Haines and Dennis Rouleau for presenting amazing speeches at Resource Connect We sure do appreciate you!Thank you Danny Haines and Dennis Rouleau for presenting amazing speeches at Resource Connect We sure do appreciate you!

We are excited to be participating in this event along with more than 60 other organizations. If you are in the area, drop by and visit.

The Family Literacy Carnival was a great success and tremendous fun. Everyone left with a free book to celebrate the value of literacy. Especially liked when Sarah Chan (one of the Guest Readers) mentioned that our brains Sparkle when we read! They definitely do.