Make a Contribution to Literacy

Spreading the Word, the education program of the Vancouver International Writers Festival offers grades K-12 students the opportunity to engage with writers at the Festival and in the classroom. We provide outreach programs for BC students and offer affordable Festival school event tickets, made possible through the generosity of our individual and corporate donors.

You can contribute to Spreading the Word by sending a cheque payable to the Vancouver International Writers Festival, Suite 202, 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8.

Please include your name, telephone number and complete mailing address, and request that your donation be directed to Spreading the Word. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations over $35.

To make a donation on your VISA or MasterCard, please call (604) 681-6330. Or you may donate online through our secure form link below.

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