On the morning of Jan. 29, volunteers will be selling 100 Mile House Free Press newspapers by donation at Tim Hortons, Cariboo Mall, District office and several business along Birch Avenue.
Reach a Reader Day is one of the Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy (CCPL) Society’s major fundraising activities.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the importance of literacy and to raise money for local literacy programs, including Financial Literacy, Partner Assisted Learning, Books for Babies and the Bright Red Bookshelf.
All of CCPL programs are free.
The CCPL would like to thank the Free Press for donating the newspapers on Jan. 29 for Reach a Reader Day and for the support it has given CCPL over the years.
Publisher Chris Nickless says the Free Press is pleased to support the CCPL's Reach-A-Reader program annually for many reasons, including one very selfish.
“Our future as a newspaper relies entirely on our readers – no readers, no newspaper. We also recognize that when people are properly prepared with reading skills, they have a much easier path through all aspects of life."
The CCPL hopes everyone will come out and support this worthy cause by buying our local newspaper. All money raised during Reach a Reader Day goes to supporting the many programs and services offered by CCPL. Our goal to raise awareness by reaching readers through our 2014 Reach a Reader campaign.
If you or your organization would like further information about the Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy Society and our role in the community, please contact this writer at 250-945-4199.
Melody Newcombe is the CCPL’s operations support worker.