MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS
Story Town is less than two weeks away, and fall is definitely in the air. The MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS team is busier than ever distributing books, presenting Family Read Aloud Nights, launching the Picture Book Peace Project, and gearing up for Story Town, of course.
Local Businesses Stepping Up
As with any nonprofit organization these days, fundraising efforts have their ups and downs. At a time when many businesses are facing cutbacks of their own, some are still finding ways to support local nonprofits, and we very much appreciate their efforts. Please read about our generous funders in the Story Town and Thank You sections of the newsletter.
Unfortunately, we were not awarded a City of Tucson contract this year. While this is not a total surprise given the condition of the city budget, it is one less continuous funding stream that we have counted on for the last three years.
Arizona Poverty Rising
You may have read in the newspaper that Arizona’s poverty rate is the second highest in the country. This includes a quarter, or 400,000, of our state’s children. Low-income families are often unable to provide the early experiences necessary for young children to arrive in kindergarten ready to be successful. The programs and services provided by MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS are needed now more than ever.
No on 302
Remember a “No” vote on Proposition 302 will keep First Things First intact. First Things First funds many of the state’s early childhood development services, including some of MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS’ preschool programs.
We can’t thank all of our supporters and devoted volunteers enough for what you do for the most vulnerable children in our community.
