Though often a luxury, books are an acknowledged route to success. In a year when the need for
screen-time and just dealing with the pandemic have overwhelmed our conscious efforts, providing
disadvantaged children with new books have been an unexpected gift.
Thanks to a grant from the Chobee Hoy Group at Compass, Brookline Rotary has been distributing new children’s books to children in kindergarten through fourth grade for the last three weeks. This special gift was the inspiration of Chobee Hoy, who wanted to not only encourage reading in our young people but support local businesses. She came up with an idea to do both. Working with the two independent book stores in Brookline — Brookline Booksmith and The Children’s Book Shop — who selected a wide range of books covering old classics and new authors, various reading levels, diverse topics, and ethnicities, Rotary obtained hundreds of new children’s books for distribution. They then worked closely with the Brookline Housing Authority and Brookline Thrives on logistics and ensuring safe distribution in line with local COVID guidelines. Members of the Brookline Rotary appeared at three Brookline Housing properties on three successive Friday evenings in conjunction with the Brookline Thrives and school meals program vans. The last Give-Away will be at Egmont Street Veterans Building at 4:50 on Friday, 5/14/21.
About Brookline Rotary:
We are people of action who care about each other and the larger community. We strive to make the world a better place through partnering with like-minded organizations on local and global service projects. Our members are engaged, enjoy each other’s company, and come from diverse economic, cultural, and professional backgrounds. For more information, visit brooklinerotary.org
About Rotary:
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts live at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit brooklinerotary.org
