Our Story

Rita Cox speaks at PPR's 2013 AGM and introduced by PPR Learner (Photo: Erin Hatfield)

​Parkdale Project Read (PPR) was founded in 1986 by Dr. Rita Cox, a renowned storyteller, community activist, and former Head Librarian at the Parkdale library.

PPR began as a volunteer-driven program operating out of the Parkdale branch of the Toronto Public Library, with volunteer tutors meeting with learners every week to work on reading and writing.

Parkdale Project Read operates a learning centre at King & Dufferin, maintaining its roots as a community-based and volunteer-driven organization.

​Please read the article: Rita Cox: Tells The Story of Parkdale Project Read

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