This past weekend we celebrated the work of Literacy Nova Scotia at our Annual General Meeting on May 27th. This AGM covered a transitional period of seven months as we change our year end from August 31 to March 31 to align with that of government funding periods. This was a change recommended by the LNS board and approved at the annual general meeting on November 13, 2015 and accepted by Canada Revenue Agency. The highlights of our work are included in the annual report.

Congratulations to all the learners, practitioners, support staff and volunteers who are celebrating a year of learning. Congratulations on goals reached and successes achieved. We encourage you to continue to be lifelong learners.

Three of our organizational members are highlighted in this enews: Community Learning Association North of Smokey, Employment Solutions Adult Learning Opportunities, and Solutions Learning Centre.

We are very grateful for our supporters, whether it be as volunteers, donors, sponsors, or those that recognize the value of our services and promote our work. NSPGI, our major fundraiser, is one way to financially support LNS. We are auctioning off 3 prizes. You could join us on the course by bidding on a golf package for 4 players. For non-golfers, there are two awesome prizes donated by author Sheree Fitch – ladies book club visit or a children’s party. You may also support LNS through Car Heaven (enables people to get rid of their older, high-polluting cars and donate the proceeds from their vehicle), becoming an LNS member, or making a donation. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of learners.

Donate to LNS via Canada Helps during the month of June, and every dollar you give will make us eligible to win $10,000 for learners' scholarships and bursaries!