ROCHESTER, Michigan, Tuesday, May 24, 2022: The goal of Assistance League® of Southeastern Michigan’s annual Book Drive was twofold: to promote reading in the tri-county community and to make sure each child receives a new book – no matter what their age.
Sometimes it’s the first book they have ever actually owned.
After two months of tireless effort, Assistance League chapter volunteers collected nearly 1,700 new children’s books for the drive.
“A child who reads is a child who succeeds. Thank you to everyone who donated to this effort and reinforced this connection,” said Barb Roller, chair of the chapter’s Book Drive.
The books – for infants to K-12 grade levels – will be distributed through four of the chapter’s philanthropic programs: Operation School Bell®, Blast Off 2 School, One-2-One Tutoring and Wee Help.
Any remaining books will be donated to Catholic Relief Services, Toys for Tots and Rochester Hills Public Library.
Earlier this year, Assistance League prepared a “Wish List” of appropriate children’s books based on consultations with local librarians and the chapter’s Operation School Bell book chairs. Chapter volunteers collected books at the ReSale Connection in downtown Rochester until April 30.
