Join Hicklebee's in an opportunity to give a child a chance to read this holiday season. Drop new books off at Hicklebee's and we'll see they become gifts to children who need them.
The deadline to drop of books at Hicklebee's is December 19th.
New books for children 0 - 17 are needed.
Books for young children in Spanish or bilingual Spanish/English are especially helpful.
The goal is to provide books for 56,000 children this Christmas.
"Since 1964, SHCS has provided critical support to working poor families in our community. Our strategy involves stabilizing our neighbors in need, giving them the tools to make a better life for themselves, getting the community involved."
If you have any questions about the program, please email Cynthia Towle.
About Together We Read:
The book drive will continue through Friday, January 20th.
The donated books will be distributed to families in
which the parents, grandparents or caregivers will learn (with the
help of their tutor) to read aloud to their children.
New books for children 0 - 13 years are needed.
Books for older children especially needed.
Facts about family literacy and why books are an important part of any home:
Low literacy is cyclical and is passed from one generation to the next.
Children from families with low literacy are 50% more likely not to be literate.
For many of the families, the donated children’s book is the first book in their home library.
Reading aloud to children is one of the most important ways to ensure literacy.
Short on time? We're
happy to select books we know will be treasured. Let us know
the ages and gender of the children you'd like to benefit.
