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We're in the homestretch of Fall into Giving, a virtual donation drive for goods and items to benefit nonprofits serving Alexandria. Through Friday, October 31, the links to Amazon wish lists of 28 local nonprofits will be posted on ACTion Alexandria.

Support Jefferson-Houston PTA while enjoying student performances, book readings, and crafts. Visit bn.com/bookfairs and enter ID #11271368 to suppor the school online. 

For the Love of Literacy  

Wright to Read is an educational program that promotes literacy by providing tutoring and mentoring to Alexandria City elementary school students who are reading below grade level.  With 34 years of serving City of Alexandria youth, Wright to Read is an expert at helping students learn to read and learn to enjoy reading.

Books for America, a non profit based in the Washington D.C area, is hosting a one day book give away event. We want to provide free reading material in an effort to encourage home-libraries and a love of reading. There will be both adult and children’s books available. There will be a limit of books per person. Donated books are not to be used for resale purposes.

We get questions from people all the time about how and where to donate things like food, furniture, books, and clothing, so we decided to put together a guide. We are still putting the finishing touches on the final document, but so many people are looking for ways to donate items now, we thought it was a good idea to publish what we have.

Help The Reading Connection provide 100 children’s books for the We Are Readers summer reading program that kicks off today at the Ruby Tucker Family Center.

We need a few more books for grades K-2 to round out the summer reading packs for this year's book drive. Reading during the summer allows children to maintain their skills until the new school year starts and this is especially critical for children without many books at home or without easy access to libraries.It's easy to chip in:

Our 5th Annual Book Drive for Summer Reading is fast approaching!  With our partner, Wright to Read, we aim to provide 1,200 local children with three new or gently used books to enjoy during the summer break.  Please help us reach our goal by: