LASS is Hiring!

The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) is a non-profit charitable organization that promotes literacy in the North Okanagan-Shuswap area through awareness, collaborative partnerships, and education in order to… Continue reading LASS is Hiring!

2015 Spelling Bee Fundraiser Results

Our 2nd Annual Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser was a success! We raised over $13,000 for community literacy and had 14 teams participate. The winners, for a second year in a… Continue reading 2015 Spelling Bee Fundraiser Results

2015 Spelling Bee Fundraiser

You are invited to join LASS for our 2nd Annual Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and a fun team-building challenge while supporting literacy in the North Okanagan-Shuswap. When: Friday, May… Continue reading 2015 Spelling Bee Fundraiser

2015 AGM & Volunteer Tea

Please join us to celebrate our volunteers and supporters (you!) during our AGM and Volunteer Tea. When: Thursday, April 23, 2015 Where: District Education Centre (DEC) 2960 Okanagan Ave Salmon… Continue reading 2015 AGM & Volunteer Tea

Jam the GM 2015

Throughout the month of January, a GM vehicle will be in the Salmon Arm GM showroom, and the challenge is for community members, businesses, organizations, and schools to donate gently… Continue reading Jam the GM 2015

Bring a Book to Work Week 2015

All businesses and organizations in the North Okanagan-Shuswap are invited to take part in the annual “Bring a Book to Work Week”, which will take place from January 24 to… Continue reading Bring a Book to Work Week 2015

Unplug & Play 2015 Schedule

During Unplug & Play Family Literacy Week in January each year, children and their families are encouraged to disconnect from electronics and spend more time playing and interacting with each… Continue reading Unplug & Play 2015 Schedule

We Are Hiring!

The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society is looking to fill two part-time positions (see below for job descriptions): Children’s Literacy Facilitator Coyote Café After School Literacy Teacher Both positions… Continue reading We Are Hiring!

Thank You Shuswap Community Foundation!

LASS, the Shuswap Family Resource Centre, and Eagle Valley Community Resource Centre have partnered on a new family literacy initiative. The “Books Under the Tree” program will see quality children’s… Continue reading Thank You Shuswap Community Foundation!

Announcing Unplug & Play 2015

LASS is busy planning for our upcoming Unplug & Play Family Literacy Week events, and we can’t wait for the fun to begin! This is our 4th year rolling out… Continue reading Announcing Unplug & Play 2015