Books Deliver Magic – and Hope – Into Homes

Books Deliver Magic – and Hope – Into Homes

Saturday, February 13th, 2021

Books are powerful. They transport, educate, and broaden our world. However, that magic only happens when children have access – something many of us take for granted. Thanks to generous donors, we have placed critical books in the hands of students at all of Beaverton’s 53 schools during the last year.

Working with our community partners and donors, BEF purchased and delivered over 5,000 books to students and teachers, offering a unique experience that is especially important during distance learning. These books support projects like Understanding Our Times and The Conscious Kid, as well as summer and after school programs like Camp Achieve and Safe and Sound 4 Student Success (S4).

While every book delivery is a success for our students, there are some programs that dramatically exceeded everyone’s expectations. The Camp Connect Pilot Program had a tremendous impact, increasing school attendance through facilitated outreach to students at four elementary schools. Camp Connect began as an extension of BEF’s summer academic program Camp Achieve, and laid the groundwork for a dynamic District collaboration, allowing for widespread outreach to students at all of Beaverton’s 34 elementary schools. 

While purchasing a few books for a student may seem simple, the impact is often immediate and lasting. “Thank you so much for the books! They are so good that I want to read them again and again,” said one grateful student, adding, “I am overjoyed. I finally get to read a new book!”

Funding for these programs and projects are only possible with our business partners, local funders, and you. Our work to deliver books into the hands of students who need them the most is powerful, but also highlights how much more there is still left to accomplish. 

You can be a part of the solution. Check out the latest projects needing funding on our Beaverton’s Choice page or sign up for our Recurring Giving option today.