Innovation, Business and Rural Development
January 10, 2014

Strengthening Communities Through Strategic Investments

Literacy and Literary Sectors Supported with $12,000 Investment

Literacy NL and the Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador will receive Provincial Government funding totalling $12,000 to support initiatives that provide training and development opportunities.

“Comprehensive literacy skills and a well-developed literary sector are an essential part of individual and community success. Literacy NL and the Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador continually address the scope of these demands; from ensuring individuals have essential skills, to promoting the best of the province’s literary talent. It is important that we invest in organizations that are working to support communities and I am confident this $12,000 investment will assist both groups in advancing their initiatives.”
- The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development

Funding will support Literacy NL and the Writers’ Alliance to attend training and planning sessions focused on enhancing volunteer skill sets.

“Addressing the needs of literacy and essential skills is a solid investment in the well-being of our citizens. Project funding made available by the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development has helped to enhance our programs and services, and equip the organization as a leader in the literacy and essential skills development fields.”
- Caroline Vaughan, Executive Director of Literacy NL

The Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador provides a supportive environment for writing and writers and promotes the development of the literary industry throughout the province.

“With close to 500 members province-wide, as an alliance we are in a strategic phase of development and to be effective on an on-going basis, we require a knowledgeable and dedicated board of directors. Funding from the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development enables us to provide comprehensive orientation for our board members and helps them gel as a high-functioning team to maximize their effectiveness and engagement as we move forward in promoting the province’s burgeoning literary industry.”
- Alison Dyer, Executive Director of the Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador

Through sound fiscal management and responsible decisions, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is strengthening the business environment, encouraging the development of innovative industries and building a vibrant economy.

QUICK FACTS

• Funding totalling $12,000 will support training for Literacy NL and the Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador to enhance volunteer skills and enhance programming.
• Literacy NL works in collaboration with community groups and businesses to support projects that address community priorities in adult and/or family learning or workforce development.
• The Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador is the provincial literary association which provides a supportive environment for writing and writers while also promoting the development of the literary industry of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• The Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development offers a wide range of services to economic development organizations. Additional information on programs can be found at: www.ibrd.gov.nl.ca/programs/RDF.html

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