Vancity has granted $7,500 to the CEED Centre Society to provide pre-employment training and skills development for local citizens. The Community Project Grant will support the Learning Room, a unique drop-in resource centre for adults with low literacy. As many as one-third of citizens struggle with literacy.

 “Many of our adult learners lack the basic skills to succeed in employment programs,” said Elaine Yamamoto of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Literacy Committee, which operates the Learning Room. “They need

Welcome to 2014, Year of the Horse, at the CEED Centre. We look forward to celebrating our 30th Anniversary and the Centennial Year for Pitt Meadows with you. In February, we are launching a series of gardening workshops taught by Sue Fleming to get your Spring planting started with confidence. Register soon to secure your place. In April, we will be presenting Cheers to the Planet, our eco-gala, at the South Bonson Community Centre as part of the Centennial celebrations. In between, we'll continue to offer our weekly programs and participate in community events. See you soon.