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Thursday, September 10, 2026

2026 Welcoming Week Community Services and Volunteer Fair

Welcoming Week is an annual event celebrating the work that communities do to introduce individuals, including those new to the area, to the resources and services in their community.

The event helps foster connection and opportunities to work together and strengthen ways to contribute to the betterment of the community as a whole and the individuals within it.

Action Read is happy to participate in this opportunity for new Canadians to learn about different resources and organizations, ways to connect within their community, volunteer opportunities and ways to gain support.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Celebrating Family Literacy Day at the Children's Art Factory!

The Action Read Family Literacy Program had a wonderful time celebrating Family Literacy Day at the amazing Children's Art Factory. What a fantastic space for creativity! Children and and adults alike couldn’t resist jumping in and making art together.

Because our families attend the program on different days, we actually held the celebration three days in a row so everyone had a chance to join the fun. It meant three days of creativity, laughter, and families learning together, exactly what Family Literacy Day is all about.

A huge thank you to our generous funders and sponsors: United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, the City of Guelph, the Sifton Family Foundation, and the Excellence in Literacy Foundation. Your support helps make joyful learning moments like this possible, and we are truly grateful.

We’d also like to give a big shout-out to the fabulous “Miss Brenda,” whose thoughtful touches and creative energy made the celebration extra special. And of course, thank you to our wonderful families for joining the fun and bringing such great spirit to the day!

Here are a few photos from the third day…