November News
Dear Everyone
Hoping you are managing to enjoy the sunny dry days in between the deluges . Only 6 weeks to the shortest day and we are looking forward to next year, reflecting on the best way we go forward.
I (Sue) am going to start with a huge request. Is there anyone out there who could donate 30 hrs of their time to us… whether one week, or over one month… to search for foundations likely to fund us. If you are able to help with grant writing that is even more wonderful. This person might not be dyslexic… as it involves reading through all sorts of eligibility rules etc. I glaze over after visiting 2 or 3 sites. We always need bursary funds, and we always need operating funds for administration, which is harder to come by. We have a short list to offer as a started. If you are indeed that Christmas fairy, please let us know asap… we are on a wonderful roll at the moment and only want to keep the momentum going ! Contact me HERE.
We remain true to our 4 Objectives:
www.thewds.org/bursaries has a great video from Julie Brewer and an amazing testimonial from a bursary recipient in Ontario.
Not only did our award help him to change his life, but his Facilitator found his program a profound experience.
We have been able to award 4 bursaries already, thanks to your generosity in our Walk and Talk fundraiser in the summer.
www.thewds.org/prevention has a new video from Julie, Sharon and myself which aims to welcome teachers who have just heard about Davis Learning Strategies and wonder what to do next. We were able to financially help a school in Saskatoon send teachers to a DLS Workshop, and look forward to hearing their success stories.
www.thewds.org/pins is part of our Outreach program… one of my students who was ‘iffy’ about disclosing her dyslexia after her program, was very excited to wear it to school the day after her review session. That’s a win in our view ! We are getting orders from around the world… please send us links to any organisations you feel we should contact.
We have started to record our next series of Podcasts, and we are building a collection of relevant videos on our YouTube Channel, please do share !
Thanks to Tru Earth Fundraising we have a fabulous new connection with Tru Earth Eco Products. As long as you use this link to order the products, Tru Earth donates 20% to the WDS. Don’t just go to their website, it has to be this link. Not only are they an award winning company that has wonderful products that help reduce landfill, they like to give back too! SO… if you are thinking of early Christmas shopping, please go to this link for a win/win/win solution!
Don’t forget we have some cards on our website too, particularly the whale, the rabbit and the snowman. Visit our website or order our page at The Card Project.
We still hope that our Community objective will be able to re-start in 2022 with a long awaited family summer camp weekend !
We are always open to your suggestions – what you need us to tackle. We thank you so much for being part of our purpose.
Take care and stay well, your Board.
Our Giving Guide:
Purchase our Gifted with Dyslexia Pins. Purchase our Pins Here
TruEarth Eco-Friendly Laundry Soap and Products. 20% of all sales go to our Society. Please follow the link to our Tru-Earth product page to purchase. Tru-Earth Eco-Friendly Products Here
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We have Note Cards for sale at The Card Project. Visit The Card Project Here
Partial proceeds go to The WDS from sales and rentals of Ed Roman’s highly acclaimed “Red Omen” video. For more information on renting or buying Red Omen click here
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