The Problem
I want kids in hard situations to be able to read diverse books, be inspired to do great things, and express themselves creatively.
Our Plan
My non-profit organization, Reading Treasury, creates boxes with books and bookish gifts for kids in homeless shelters in Bridgeport. I primarily give the boxes to Alpha Community Services, the only emergency shelter for families--including kids ages newborn to 17--in the city. I started Reading Treasury in 2020, during the pandemic, when books served as an escape and a meaningful way to fill time.
Themes Addressed
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Community
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Diversity
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Homelessness
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Literacy
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The Benefit
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People
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Here is how the project went:
It went really well! I made 17 Reading Treasury bags.
Through this project I/we learned:
When helping others, it doesn't matter if it's hard, because the feeling you get is absolutely amazing when you realize your impact.
What I/we might change:
If possible, I'd like to add more books to the bags.
My/our favorite part of this project was:
I always love seeing the pictures of people receiving their bags afterwards.
Some tips, tricks or fun facts about the project:
Always believe in yourself! You can do it! Creativity and hard work will always be some of the best traits.