Want to make a difference? Teach a kid to read; Books for Kids to raise $15,000
From Books for Kids:
The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 24, 2024 — Books for Kids Columbia Gorge is on a mission to increase education equity by providing children in Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat, and Skamania Counties with books to keep as their own and is now embarking on a goal to raise $15,000.
In 2023, Books for Kids awarded 13 book grants for over $19,000 to literacy programs in The Gorge. High-quality, age-appropriate books (3-4 per child) were given to over 1600 children in our local communities.
Studies show that children who learn to read early have a much more likely chance of achieving greater success in their later education as well as in the workforce.
Now through Dec. 31st, your tax-deductible donation will be used to give books to low-income children in local literacy programs. Teachers will choose the books for their students, to meet each child's needs and interests.
The Focus of Books for Kids is on kids ages birth to 18 years in Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat, and Skamania counties
You can choose where your donation is focused). Donate Electronically at booksforkidscg.org
Checks can be sent to the following regions where you would like to see your donation applied - here are the addresses: PO Box 221, Hood River, OR 97031 PO Box 82, The Dalles, OR 97058 PO Box 34, White Salmon, WA 98672
For more information or to help this literacy effort, contact the Books for Kids Advisory Board at booksforkidscg@gmail.com
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