About The Literacy Society of the North Okanagan

The Literacy Society of the North Okanagan began as the Literacy and Youth Initiatives Society of the North Okanagan in 2007 and operated both the Junction Literacy Centre and Teen Junction Youth Centre.

In 2017, the management of Teen Junction Youth Centre was turned over to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, and the newly named Society moved their offices to the People Place.

This was a win-win. The Literacy Society could focus on literacy services, and the Youth Centre had a new level of support to help grow and develop as a safe place for teens in our community.

Staff Directory

Wendy Aasen | Executive Director

Susan Prince | Administrative Assistant

admin@literacysociety.ca

Bonnie Hutton | Reading Together Coordinator

coordinator@literacysociety.ca

Brigitt Johnson | Skills Boost Tutoring and Other Programs

programs@literacysociety.ca

Betty Beck | Computer Support

computersupport@literacysociety.ca

Vision Statement

Our vision is that the literacy needs of every person in the North Okanagan are met.

Board of Directors

• Chris Hart, President
• Bill Miller, Vice President
• Debra Law, Treasurer
• Betty Gallant
• Will Spisso
• Robert Tannahill
• Paul Philps

Partner Links

North Okanagan Early Years Council

Okanagan Boys and Girls Club

Okanagan Regional Library

Community Futures

Okanagan College

School District 22

NexusBC

Vernon & District Immigrant and Community Services Society

Social Planning Council of the North Okanagan

Learning Disabilities Association

Literacy Links

ABC Life Literacy Canada

Decoda Literacy Solutions, BC’s Literacy Organization