Aug 4, 2026 | home, In the News, news
There is nothing more meaningful than seeing books placed into the hands of children who need them most. We are incredibly grateful to partner with NAMI Collier County and support the families in their HUGS Children’s Mental Health Program by providing books for...
Jun 2, 2026 | Announcements, home, homepage, In the News, news
Soyla Rausch Elected as Books for Collier Kids’ New Board Chair Books for Collier Kids is pleased to announce the election of Soyla Rausch as the charity’s new Board Chair, effective July 1, 2026. Rausch, who succeeds Sallie Williams’ decade-long service as Board...
Sep 5, 2025 | In the News, news
In 2005, University of North Florida researchers asked Collier County parents of pre-K children a simple question: “How many books do you have in your home?” Many parents answered, “Can we count the phone book?” Volunteers who worked with the pre-K children noticed...
Jun 16, 2025 | home, homepage, In the News, news
When Sallie Williams talks about Books for Collier Kids, it’s like listening to a story you don’t ever want to end. The chair of the all-volunteer nonprofit has been with the organization for most of its 20-year history. And oh, what a journey it’s been. “We give new...
May 26, 2025 | home, homepage, In the News, news
Books for Collier Kids, a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that provides new books to children in low-income families throughout Collier County, was recently awarded grants from the United Church of Marco Island and the Greater Marco Island Community Fund of...
Apr 24, 2025 | home, In the News, news
Books for Collier Kids (BCK), a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every child in Collier County has books at home to read and cherish for life, recently recognized Collier County Public Schools and Superintendent Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli for their ongoing...
