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Anderson's program provides books to kids
December 3, 2009
From Submitted Reports
As part of Anderson's Bookshop's annual Book Angels holiday program, books are placed in the hands of area disadvantaged children during the holiday season. The store's Book Angel tree is trimmed with angel tags, each bearing a child's name and age. Donors simply select a tag and purchase a book to match.
Anderson's offers a discount on all Book Angel purchases, wraps each selection and delivers the books to area charities. Anderson's in Naperville is distributing books to the following local agencies: Bridge Communities, Fabela Family Foundation, Humanitarian Service Project, Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 and Naperville Community Unit School District 203.
In Downers Grove, books will be delivered to Lifelink's Early Headstart Program, Community Health Nursing Services, Humanitarian Service Project, Downers Grove Public School District 58, Woodridge School District 68, and Chicago Public School District 299.
Individuals, organizations and classrooms have donned their "angel wings" to help the program. As in years past, the Downers Grove Delta Kappa Gamma service group has secured a grant and the organization's members will match those funds to support Book Angels.
"Every year the number of children's names seems to grow, but so does our community's generosity," said Jan Dundon, the store's Book Angel coordinator. "This year we expect a similar outpouring of support from our Angels. Such gifts of the heart are welcome."
Books are also provided by Anderson's Bookshops and Anderson's Bookfair Company, its Aurora-based children's book wholesaler division.
Last year, the effort delivered gift books to nearly 2,000 children who then had a chance to open and own a new book; to sense the smell of paper and ink; to anticipate adventure and to discover new worlds through reading.
"The state of the economy means that more children need our help," said Debby Bodnar, who helps Dundon with the program for Anderson's. "Your acts of generosity will be especially appreciated this year."
To participate in the program, call Dundon at 630-355-2665 or visit the Anderson's Bookshops at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, or 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Anderson's program provides books to kids
December 3, 2009
From Submitted Reports
As part of Anderson's Bookshop's annual Book Angels holiday program, books are placed in the hands of area disadvantaged children during the holiday season. The store's Book Angel tree is trimmed with angel tags, each bearing a child's name and age. Donors simply select a tag and purchase a book to match.
Anderson's offers a discount on all Book Angel purchases, wraps each selection and delivers the books to area charities. Anderson's in Naperville is distributing books to the following local agencies: Bridge Communities, Fabela Family Foundation, Humanitarian Service Project, Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 and Naperville Community Unit School District 203.
In Downers Grove, books will be delivered to Lifelink's Early Headstart Program, Community Health Nursing Services, Humanitarian Service Project, Downers Grove Public School District 58, Woodridge School District 68, and Chicago Public School District 299.
Individuals, organizations and classrooms have donned their "angel wings" to help the program. As in years past, the Downers Grove Delta Kappa Gamma service group has secured a grant and the organization's members will match those funds to support Book Angels.
"Every year the number of children's names seems to grow, but so does our community's generosity," said Jan Dundon, the store's Book Angel coordinator. "This year we expect a similar outpouring of support from our Angels. Such gifts of the heart are welcome."
Books are also provided by Anderson's Bookshops and Anderson's Bookfair Company, its Aurora-based children's book wholesaler division.
Last year, the effort delivered gift books to nearly 2,000 children who then had a chance to open and own a new book; to sense the smell of paper and ink; to anticipate adventure and to discover new worlds through reading.
"The state of the economy means that more children need our help," said Debby Bodnar, who helps Dundon with the program for Anderson's. "Your acts of generosity will be especially appreciated this year."
To participate in the program, call Dundon at 630-355-2665 or visit the Anderson's Bookshops at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, or 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.