Children's Book Drive

Dear Joe Albero,

Your readers may be interested in a community service group I have recently started called Shine NOW. It is an acronym for Students Helping In Neighborhoods Everywhere NOW and that is exactly what this volunteer group has set out to do. Representatives from Worcester Preparatory School and Bennett High School are serving on the Shine NOW committee and will be sponsoring a book drive for local charities that help children in the tri-county area. During the weeks of March 29th through April 19th, volunteers will collect gently used hardcover and paperback books for children from Pre-school to 5th Grade. Donation boxes will be located in the lobby of One Plaza East in Downtown Salisbury and Long and Foster on Mount Hermon Road. Also, flyers will be posted in local neighborhoods to promote this book drive. During these difficult economic times, any donation would be greatly appreciated. Spring is a great time for cleaning out closets and rummaging through old children’s books.

Please help make this book drive a great success and help children experience the joy of reading through your generous donations!

Submitted by:
Shine NOW youth committee
President Carson Wigley