Books for Collier Kids Fact Sheet One million new books to children in need since 2005 Importance of Books for Collier Kids: Literacy is one of the best predictors of a child’s future success. A lack of basic literacy skills … Continue reading →
Books for Collier Kids builds libraries a family at a time By Don Manley manley@swspotlight.com Books for Collier Kids will provide the donation of its one millionth book in 2018. Books for Collier Kids plays an integral role in the … Continue reading →
Florida Weekly – May 21, 2015 Books for Collier Kids is the new name of First Book-Collier County, the nonprofit organization entering its second decade of providing brand new books throughout the school year to more than 7,000 children in … Continue reading →
Sallie Williams has been selected as the 2014 Fundraising Executive of the Year for Collier County and will be honored with this award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Everglades Chapter National Philanthropy Day Celebration. The purpose of National Philanthropy … Continue reading →
The First Book-Collier County program, a local nonprofit encouraging literacy among our disadvantaged young children, will once again celebrate the March 2 birthday of Theodore Geisel, known to millions worldwide as Dr. Seuss, with a “Stay at Home and Read” … Continue reading →
Writer’s domain: Authors sign their books in lairs that model their writing Staff Reports Monday, January 6, 2014 – Naples Daily News Avid readers everywhere are interested in the creative world of their favorite authors. What inspires them? Where do … Continue reading →
One hundred Habitat for Humanity families received personal libraries thanks to a collaboration among four Collier County organizations—First Book-Collier County, Christ Child Society of Naples, Notre Dame Club of Naples and Habitat for Humanity of Collier County. Click here or … Continue reading →
Through First Book’s national organization, we are able to purchase top-quality new books at a fraction of the retail cost. A donation of $500 provides ten books for each disadvantaged child in an entire pre-K, K, or first-grade classroom.
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