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Book Packing Open House
ORGANIZATION: Bright Star Books, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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122 people are interested
Bright Star Books' partnership with WIC of Summit County allows us to put books directly into the hands and homes of thousands of limited-resource children at very little cost. But to do this, we rely on the community’s generous donations of new and gently used infant, toddler young children’s books.
Once a month, we welcome volunteers to help us sort donated books and get them packed up and ready to head to the children who need them!
Masks are not required at this time, but you are welcome to wear a mask if you choose.
All ages are welcome to join!
Please contact us at coordinator@brightstarbooks.org for our address and further details, or by responding via Volunteermatch.
Thank you!
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About Bright Star Books, Inc.
Location:
8893 Langston Court, Macedonia, OH 44056, US
Mission Statement
Mission:
The mission of Bright Star Books, Inc. is to promote a culture of reading by increasing access to and ownership of books for limited-resource children in the Greater Akron region. We aim to do this at the earliest possible age to ensure children grow up habituated to the potential of books as sources of learning and joy.
Vision:
Bright Star Books aims to compliment and collaborate with existing early childhood development and literacy organizations in the Greater Akron region to build a sustainable community network that brings books into the homes of limited-resource children and gives every family the chance to develop a lasting love of reading and learning. Utilizing the latest developmental research, and embracing a model where community participation, capacity building, and research are critical, we seek to identify and fill gaps in existing programs so that every child - regardless of race, ability, socioeconomic status or cultural capital - has the resources needed to grow up in an environment where developing a love for reading is possible.
Description
Bright Star Books gives books these ways:
-We build libraries in transitional housing shelters, so young children displaced by poverty or violence can still experience the joy of reading;
-We give childrenʼs libraries to teen mothers with limited access to books;
-We partner with service agencies like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) of Summit County to distribute gently used, developmentally appropriate childrenʼs books through their clinics, serving thousands of low-income women and children from pregnancy to age five.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Bright Star Books Headquarters1357 Home Ave.Akron, OH 44310
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2023
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Child Development
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 to 2.5hours.
- No requirements. Children too young to help are also welcome.