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Debby Shaver honored as top volunteer

Books For Collier Kids Posted on November 10, 2013 by userAugust 24, 2015

First Book-Collier County is proud to announce that Debby Shaver, book distribution co-chair, was named a 2013 Distinguished Volunteer by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Everglades Chapter. Ms. Shaver was recognized during the National Philanthropy Day Celebration at 5:30 p.m., … Continue reading →

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FIRST READS – Charity provides books to kids

Books For Collier Kids Posted on March 9, 2013 by adminMarch 9, 2013

When Joanne Wyss and her husband, Karl, were tutoring pre-K children at Manatee Elementary in Naples, they were shocked to discover that most children from low-income families had almost no books in their homes. Click here to read the full … Continue reading →

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First Book distributed 6,500 Dr. Seuss books in Collier County

Books For Collier Kids Posted on March 5, 2013 by adminNovember 10, 2013

First Book-Collier County celebrated the birthday of Theodor Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, with a “Stay at Home and Read” fundraiser on March 2, 2013. This local non-profit organization’s event was held in conjunction with the national literacy movement, Read … Continue reading →

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First Book National gives a nod to FBCC

Books For Collier Kids Posted on February 20, 2013 by adminAugust 10, 2015

First Book-Collier County has been honored for their work providing new books to kids in need with a prestigious community service award. The group, a local volunteer chapter of the national nonprofit social enterprise First Book, has been active in … Continue reading →

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Christ Child Naples spotlights FBCC at January 2013 meeting

Books For Collier Kids Posted on January 31, 2013 by adminSeptember 1, 2015

January 15, 2013 – First Book director Sallie Williams, also a Christ Child member, was the guest speaker at the January 2013 meeting of Christ Child Society of Naples.  Ms. Williams talked about the power of a simple idea and how … Continue reading →

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First Book-Collier County says “Stay at Home and Read”

Books For Collier Kids Posted on January 1, 2013 by adminNovember 10, 2013

First Book-Collier County celebrated the birthday of Theodor Geisel, lovingly known as Dr. Seuss, with a “Stay at Home and Read” fundraiser Saturday, March 2, 2013, in conjunction with the national literacy movement Real Across America. FBCC will distribute 6,800 … Continue reading →

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Mar-a-Lago Adventure

Books For Collier Kids Posted on September 8, 2011 by adminMarch 6, 2013

On Tuesday, February 8, 2011, over 70 delighted First Book supporters traveled to Palm Beach by bus to tour Mar-a-Lago, the renowned mansion of Marjorie Merriweather Post, followed by lunch in their exquisite ballroom. Guests then shopped on Worth Avenue for … Continue reading →

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First Book makes a difference.

Books For Collier Kids Posted on September 27, 2010 by adminDecember 3, 2012

First Book gives disadvantaged young children a steady supply of their own new books. In five years, we have given over 200,000 books to children living in poverty in Collier County.

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