Image: Supplied by K. Paddon / Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon welcomes grants of over $70,000 for two Chilliwack agencies to promote literacy, math and digital skills.

By Mike Vaden Bosch

Chilliwack literacy

Two Chilliwack agencies to benefit from provincial funds to help adults enrich their literacy, math and digital skills

Jul 26, 2022 | 11:44 AM

CHILLIWACK — Two provincial grants totaling over $70,000 will help two Chilliwack agencies promote literacy, math and digital skills for Chilliwack-area adults in need of a skills enhancement.

The government of B.C. announced a funding allocation of $3.4 million Monday (Jul. 25), of which $35,252 apiece will go to both Chilliwack Community Services’ Pathways to Education program and Chilliwack Learning Society’s volunteer tutor program.

More specifically, the appropriation will fund community adult literacy programs, which are offered by trained volunteers, and focus on basic literacy, numeracy, life skills and employment preparation, and can be a starting point towards high school completion and/or further education or training.

“Literacy programs are just one of the amazing things that our local community services societies have to offer residents. I’m glad our government understands the importance of programs like these for people- whether they are new to speaking English or face challenges with reading, writing or digital literacy,” said Kelli Paddon, MLA for Chilliwack-Kent.

“For many people, tasks like paying bills online, trying a recipe from a cookbook, or updating their resume for new work opportunities seem simple, but not everyone has the same experience,” said Dan Coulter, MLA for Chilliwack. “Many adults struggle with literacy, and it can make little things that many of us take for granted a challenge. Literacy programs help make sure all British Columbians have the opportunity to navigate the world we live in with more ease.”

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Image: Supplied by D. Coulter / Chilliwack MLA Dan Coulter welcomed the announcement of over $70,000 in grants for two Chilliwack agencies designed to improve the literacy, digital and math skills of adults.

The B.C. government invests $3.4 million annually for Community Adult Literacy Programs, as part of its commitment to giving people the skills and opportunities they need to succeed.