Farmington Lit Ladies Book Club has organized a Barnes & Noble fundraiser to get books into the hands young women who are rebuilding their lives.
A group of Farmington women who love reading believe they can pass that love along and improve the lives of hundreds of young women at Vista Maria, a residential treatment program in Dearborn. Farmington Lit Ladies Book Club will raise money to purchase books through a four-day fundraiser Nov. 23-27 at Barnes & Noble book stores. During that time, anyone who makes a purchase at any Barnes & Noble can request that their purchase amount be applied to the Vista Maria Book Fair fundraiser, by mentioning Bookfair ID 10917136. The goal, club member Mary Brown said, is to purchase appropriate books for teens who need support and encouragement as they put their lives back together after family difficulties or minor run-ins with the law. The …
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An event in Farmington Hills raises funds for the 'Six Books One Summer' and other programs that promote literacy.
For some Farmington-area school children, the idea of owning a book would be just a dream, if not for a small but dedicated group of volunteers. West Oaks Civitan's "Six Books One Summer" reading program puts books into the hands of elementary students at the beginning and end of the summer. Volunteer Rose Christoph explained Civitan's goal "is to have the children develop a love of reading." Many West Oaks Civitan members are retired reading specialists or school administrators, she said, but the organization also encourages younger volunteers to get involved. Karen Obsniuk, Dean of the College of Education at Madonna University, brought members of the school's Society of Future Teachers to an April 18 Literacy Tea, held at Beechview …
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Diane Sands
10:11 am on Friday, November 16, 2012
Joni - Thanks for spreading the good word about a good cause. more ›