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Paul talks to Joanne Roussy and Paul Abraham (yes I know, two Pauls) about the wonderfully inspiring and heart-warming work that over 100 volunteers do in each year to build stronger communities.

Their motto is "Educating the heart-mind"

What is The Reading Bear Society

The Reading Bear Society organizes buddy reading visits to Vancouver schools to encourage early literacy and intergenerational mentorship. Each child is given a special teddy bear that acts as a reading partner to encourage children to practice reading at home. We are volunteer-run and supported by parents, principals, teachers, students, academics and community partners. We believe that intergenerational mentoring across communities provides an invaluable means for building compassion, strengthening empathy, and improving lifelong learning and health outcomes.

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