BOOKS FOR COLLIER KIDS, INC.
NAPLES, FLORIDA

Books for Collier Kids Books for Collier Kids (formerly First Book-Collier County), in its second decade, provides brand-new, top-quality books throughout the school year. We currently distribute 100,000 books annually to approximately 7,400 disadvantaged Collier County children in pre-K, kindergarten, and first- and second-grade . . . books for them to read, take home and share with their families. Books for Collier Kids is proud to have put 1 million books in the hands of children living in poverty in Collier County. On February 28, 2018, we celebrated this accomplishment at our sold-out event. almost $8,000 (30 donations) received for Books for Collier Kids (formerly First Book-Collier County) has a single mission: to provide new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy—access to books. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we have provided nearly one million books to needy children in Collier County. We currently distribute 100,000 books to approximately 7,400 children each school year. Books for Collier Kids Books for Collier Kids Books For Collier Kids February 12, 2013 First Book-Collier County received the 2013 Harvey Kapnick Award from the Community Foundation of Collier County The award was presented to FBCC’s Chair and Co-founder, Joanne Wyss, by Kathleen Kapnick at the Foundation’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy luncheon. First Book-Collier County is a leading chapter of the award-winning national nonprofit organization, First Book. It was formed in 2005 to provide new books to children in need. It now purchases and distributes new Books For Collier Kids Books For Collier Kids Books for Collier Kids Books for Collier Kids incorporated and obtained its own 501(c)(3) charitable designation from the Internal Revenue Service. Books for Collier Kids continues to maintain its fund at the Community Foundation of Collier County. Donations made directly to Books for Collier Kids as well as those made to CFCC-Books for Collier Kids Fund are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. BOOKS FOR COLLIER KIDS APRIL 2, 2018/ BROWNIE MEETING Brownie Troop 255 at Veterans Memorial Elementary School, under the leadership of Rachel Buonocore (Mrs. B), is working on their Philanthropist Badge. Every year, the troop works on a Service Project together. The Brownies and Daisies are making a joint effort to collect and distribute books to children in Collier County who are less fortunate than themselves. The aim of a Service Project is to make the world a better place by sharing and learning to help others. To better understand the idea of philanthropy, Mrs. B invited Sallie Williams and Nora Kolmer to attend their meeting on April 2. Mrs. Williams is the Chair of the Board of Directors for Books for Collier Kids (BCK) which is a local charity that raises funds to purchase new high-quality books for children in the Title I schools in Collier County. Mrs. Kolmer is the Vice Chair and Development coordinator for BCK. Books for Collier Kids is celebrating a milestone of giving one million books since 2005 to children of low-income families in Collier County. BCK’s mission is to address one of the most important factors affecting literacy–access to books–by providing children in Head Start and Title I schools a new high quality, age-appropriate book once a month throughout the academic year. There are over 7,500 children in Pre-K, kindergarten, first- and second-grades that receive these books. The Brownies and Daisies were treated to a short film on the need for access to books and how Books for Collier Kids is making a difference. There was a lively discussion about the meaning of philanthropy and sharing with those less fortunate. The girls were surprised to learn about the great need in Collier County for access to books in the homes of the less fortunate children. The girls also learned that sharing makes you feel so good about yourself. The Brownies and Daisies plan to donate their collection of books to a few local charities. They know that “you have to learn to read in order to read to learn.” The source of success is through reading and books engage the mind, ignite imaginations and help develop reading skills needed for success in school and throughout their lives. For more information about Books for Collier Kids, please visit Books for Collier Kids Books for Collier Kids (formerly First Book-Collier County), in its second decade, provides brand-new, top-quality books throughout the school year. We currently distribute 100,000 books annually to approximately 7,400 disadvantaged Collier County children in pre-K, kindergarten, and first- and second-grade . . . books for them to read, take home and share with their families. Books for Collier Kids is proud to have put 1 million books in the hands of children living in poverty in Collier County. On February 28, 2018, we celebrated this accomplishment at our sold-out event. almost $8,000 (30 donations) received for Books for Collier Kids Books for Collier Kids Books for Collier Kids (formerly First Book-Collier County), in its second decade, provides brand-new, top-quality books throughout the school year. We currently distribute 100,000 books annually to approximately 7,400 disadvantaged Collier County children in pre-K, kindergarten, and first- and second-grade . . . books for them to read, take home and share with their families. Books for Collier Kids is proud to have put 1 million books in the hands of children living in poverty in Collier County. On February 28, 2018, we celebrated this accomplishment at our sold-out event. almost $8,000 (30 donations) received for Books for Collier Kids Please use the form below to make comments or ask questions. We will reply promptly to your submission. Be sure to check the box for our mailing list if you would like to keep up to date and informed of our activities. Books for Collier Kids provides new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy—access to books. The books are given to the children in Head Start programs and Title I schools (pre-K through second grade). Then the children then take their books home—to own and cherish.