Book Buddies of East Texas is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2016 to serve East Texas’ children by providing them with their own books.
ABOUT BOOK BUDDIES
Book Buddies relies on many different partners who make it possible to achieve our mission. With the help of Better World Books, as well as individual book donations, we collect new and gently loved books year round. As a community we work together to deliver books into the hands of East Texas children.
SCHOOLS WE SERVE
Each year Book Buddies distributes over 60,000 children’s books to school districts, Daycare facilities & The Boys & Girls Clubs throughout East Texas. Please contact Book Buddies if you are interested in receiving information.
HOW IT WORKS
Book Buddies receives book donations and collects books all year. Volunteers are needed to count, sort, box and inventory the books for distribution to the individual schools. All we ask is that each School District provide transportation of the books from the warehouse to the school. In May, the students, grades Pre-K through 5th grade, are invited to attend a book selection fair. Each child may choose up to 6 books that interest them to take home and keep!
VOLUNTEER
Without our volunteers, we would be unable to accomplish our mission of collecting and donating children's books to students in need. We welcome volunteer groups of any size, age or ability to spend their community service hours counting, sorting, boxing and inventorying the books. Students, youth organizations, sports teams, college clubs and teams, civic and social groups are all welcome. Thank you in advance for donating your time and playing such an important role in helping transform the lives of East Texas children through the power of book ownership!
INFORMATION FOR VOLUNTEER SHIFTS
The PERCO Warehouse
1514 W Frank, Lufkin, Texas 75904
Take the driveway to the first building, there is a sign for the Oak Creek Center to the left. We are to the right of the Oak Creek Center in the corner by the stairs. If you have trouble locating us please call (713) 829-7214.
Dress comfortably, flat closed-toe shoes, jeans, tee shirt.
The warehouse is not climate controlled. Consider the temperature and dress in layers.
There will be water available, but no food or drinks in the warehouse area.
GIVE BOOKS
Book Buddies accepts new and gently loved, age appropriate books, from toddler age to 5th grade. Please contact Diana Anderson with drop off instructions. (713) 829-7214
This year we are in need of 3rd-5th grade chapter books.
DONATE
Book Buddies is a 100% volunteer run organization. While we do strive to keep the overall operational costs to a minimum, we have ongoing expenses. We depend on donations from individuals, corporations and foundations to fund these expenses. Please join us in our mission by making a financial donation.
To make a donation by check, please make the check out to Book Buddies of East Texas.
Mail to:
Book Buddies of East Texas
2722 South Medford Drive
Lufkin, TX 75901
Book Buddies of East Texas is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization as recognized by the IRS, therefore, all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Our EIN # is 81-4534013
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