In April of this year, we started our summer Bucks for Books literacy campaign to raise money to buy books not only for the children in our domestic violence shelters, but also for the adults in our Single Adult Commercial Hotel Shelters. As an organization, we understand the importance of reading, not just from a developmental and educational standpoint, but from an enjoyment perspective too.
We have now extended this campaign to run indefinitely as the need for books is year-round.
In support of Bucks for Books, we were delighted to host acclaimed children’s author, Carmen Rubin, at our Bronx-based domestic violence shelters, Renee Steedley Family Residence, for a meet and greet with children and staff on August 24th, 2021.