Events

Get involved with United for Literacy. Each year, we host special events to raise awareness of and funds for literacy.

United for Literacy's annual signature events include:

Scrabble for Literacy
Giller Light Bash
National Forum

You can also make a world of difference by planning your own event! Check out the Community Events Fundraising Toolkit for more information.

Contact

Jennifer Chow

1-800-555-6523 ext: 3242 [email protected]

Mar. 09 2023

Scrabble for Literacy

Join Scrabble fans to play the classic word game in support of literacy. Every player has the chance to win the national championship title!

Oct. 11 2022

Giller Light Bash

Celebrate Canadian fiction and the prestigious Giller Prize Awards while raising funds for literacy.

Sep. 14 2022

National Forum

A free annual event to discuss the connection between literacy and current issues. Past topics include Literacy and Health, Literacy and Technology, and Literacy and Poverty.

Details of the next forum will be released prior to the event.

Oct. 18 2022

Host Your Own Event

United for Literacy welcomes you to host your own in-person or virtual community event to improve the lives of people in your area through literacy. If you are a business or an individual looking to give the gift of literacy, read on to find out how.

Did you know?

95% of educators reported that United for Literacy programs helped them to be more effective in their work with children and youth.