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Mother and Son Reunited
In 2007, Margarita fled a dangerous situation in El Salvador, leaving behind her baby son without knowing when or if she would see him again. In 2013, the Canucks Family Education Centre played a prominent role in reuniting Margarita with her son Mariano in Canada.
Raise-a-Reader: What Lexie and Thatcher Demko like to read — and why a story is part of their son’s bedtime routine
Donations from generous Vancouver Sun and Province readers have resulted in over $23 million in funds for Raise-a-Reader beneficiaries since 1997. This year’s campaign runs Sept. 20 to 27. Read the Vancouver Sun Article
Family endures great loss to come to Canada, surviving member still not safe
Read Vancouver Sun article Appeal from CFEC Founder & Executive Director, Jean Rasmussen
Graduation becomes a family affair
Seventeen-year-old Harmony earned her Dogwood certificate from Britannia Secondary in June, the same month her mother Lorrie earned her Early Childhood Education Assistant credentials from the Canucks Family Education Centre. Read Vancouver Sun article
Refugee single mom of daughter with autism grateful for literacy help
The mom didn’t attend school in Africa growing up and wants to get her high school diploma so she can train as a worker who helps in seniors homes. Her daughter was diagnosed earlier thanks to a private assessment. Read Vancouver Sun article
