Say It Designs Ltd.

ABC CANADA welcomes its newest corporate supporter, Say It Designs Ltd. With a playful nod to literacy, this innovative Vancouver-based company has created a unique line of casual clothing – messages can be affixed to t-shirts, hoodies and an assortment of other garments using Velcro letters in an assortment of styles and colours. For more information, go to their website at www.sayitclothing.com.

Canada Reads

In 2008, CBC Radio’s annual showcase of great Canadian fiction, Canada Reads, named ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation their charity of choice for the second time.

With Canada Reads, five celebrity panelists make the case of why their favourite Canadian fiction should be chosen as the Canadian book. The program aired from February 25-29, 2008 on CBC Radio One. The publisher of the winning book made a book donation as well as a financial contribution to ABC CANADA. Find out more about Canada Reads.

The publisher of the winning book – Anchor Canada/ Random House, for Paul Quarrington’s King Leary — made a book donation as well as a financial contribution to ABC CANADA.

Stay Smart®

There are many fun things a family can do together that enrich their vacation experience, build literacy skills, and help them stay smart on the road. That’s why Holiday Inn Express® hotels and ABC CANADA created the Stay Smart ® literacy bookmark that includes fun and educational activities for families during their travels. See some Stay Smart® literacy tips.

The Gutenberg Media Grab

An innovative “virtual” fundraiser! Join corporate marketing execs, ad agencies and other media buyers for an opportunity to buy coveted media space at 65% off the rate-card value – all without leaving the comfort of your own office! Visit the Gutenberg Media Grab site for your chance to grab some of Canada’s leading media, with proceeds to ABC CANADA.

PGI Golf Tournaments for Literacy

The PGI Golf Tournaments for Literacy is a fundraising event like no other. With at least one PGI in every Canadian province and territory, the reach far exceeds that of any other literacy event. And every dollar raised at both the national and local level is directed to literacy programs in communities across Canada. Since 1986, the PGI Golf Tournaments have raised more than 10 million dollars, net, for literacy. For more information, please visit PGI Canada.