Extra funding for adult literacy serving Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie communities

By Maple Ridge News |

Adult literacy is getting a boost in the community thanks to funding from the provincial government.

The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Literacy Committee is receiving funding for their Lifelong Learning for Adults program – a program that promotes and supports adult, community, and family literacy and operates out of the Learning Room at the CEED Centre Neighbourhood House.

“While I don’t have an exact figure for the specific programs, all successful applicants were awarded their full requested amount, with the majority of programs receiving the maximum funding of approximately $32,000,” explained Devon Leathwood, spokesperson for the New Democrat BC Government Caucus.

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