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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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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