By Angelika SELLICK
Partner Assisted Learning Coordinator
In the story Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss, a sincere elephant named Horton heroically helps the small community of Whoville - residing on a speck of dust perched on a purple clover flower - to make their presence known to the world around them.
With Horton’s support, the Whoville’s cry of “We are Here! We are Here! We are here!” is finally heard and celebrated.
Being part of a small literacy organization can sometimes feel a bit like being a resident of Whoville.
Some folks have never heard of us, while others may know we exist but aren’t exactly sure where we’re located. And those who do know about us might not fully understand all that we offer.
That’s why small organizations like Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacy need some Hortons in their corner.
A Horton is someone who steps through our door and asks: “I saw your sign outside. I’ve never heard of you before. What do you do?”
Or, a Horton is someone who speaks up and lets others know: “Hey, there’s this place that might be able to help you with (reading/English/making a budget/filling out a form/doing a high school upgrade course/using your cellphone). You should check them out!”
Perhaps a Horton is also someone who reaches out and asks: “Do you need any volunteers?”
So, from my ‘Whoville’ perspective, a Horton is a community member.
A Horton is a curious person. A Horton is a talker. A Horton is a volunteer.
I’d like to think that we can all be Hortons who work together in small ways to help get the word out about literacy support for adults and families in Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and the surrounding areas.
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