A South Texas community volunteer project in collaboration with Success by 6, a program of the United Way of the Coastal Bend For more information call 361.563.1452 or write info@earlybirdreader.org
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The Early Bird Reader Program depends on the books donated by our community to supply the majority of our Early Bird Readers with books. The ideal books for our program are 50 words or less with colorful pictures. You can donate your new or like-new baby and pre-K children's books (aged 0-5 years) all year long at the following locations: Corpus Christi La Retama Central Library Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library Ben F. McDonald Public Library Janet F. Harte Library Anita and W.T. Neyland Public Library (formerly Parkdale) Owen R. Hopkins Public Library Outside Corpus Christi Bell/Whittington Public Library, Financial Donations Through our partnerships we are able to purchase new books for as little as $2.00 or $3.00 - so a $25 donation starts a home library for 3 young children! For the most part, 100% of our donations go to buy books. We have no administrative overhead, as this is a volunteer-driven project. We spend very little, $50-$150 a year on office supplies, web hosting and printing. Most of our cost of doing business is donated. If you'd like to donate, please mail your check (payable to United Way of the Coastal Bend and mark for the Early Bird Reader/Success by 6) or donate online. Contact: Gayle Gottlich at (361) 563-1452 or infor@earlybirdreader.org for more information.
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