Rob krebs, from left, whitley bouma herbert, and steve valenti, all of lake forest eric decker. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among underserved infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. Area events to support charities united protestant church. Booking your event at bernies book bank helps children across chicagoland. Bauer foundation for sudden loss, golf outing, twin orchard country club, long grove. Keeping our staff, partners, and volunteers safe and minimizing the spread of covid19 virus is our top priority at this time. Please check with the hosting venue, and exercise caution when selecting outings. Rosie has always been wonderful to work with, and has exceptional expertise in analyzing data, connecting people to our mission at bernie s book bank and getting results. Jan 19, 2016 in addition to renting the bernie s book bank event spaces, im also responsible for facilitating three annual fundraising events.
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Bernie s book bank sources, processes and distributes quality children s books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children. Oct 06, 2015 bernie s book bank hold successful golf outing. Bernies book bank founder plans local, national expansion. Learn more about the precautionary measures we will be implementing from monday, march 16, 2020 until thursday, april 30, 2020. Children with a favorite adult enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement. Learn more about the precautionary measures we will be implementing from monday. That is how i became involved at bernies book bank and since then i have coordinated two all district books drives that together have collected over 50,000 books and we are soon to have our 4th distribution in st. Bernies book bank is looking for volunteers that want a handson opportunity to impact the literacy crisis in chicagoland. Bernies book bank 28101 n ballard dr, lake forest, il. My next chapter is at bernies book bank chicagonow.
Every year in may, north shore book lovers gather to hear from a featured author at book lovers lunch. Since 2009, bernies book bank has successfully distributed over 2 million book and counting. With spaces that flow together seamlessly and flexible layouts, there are limitless possibilities for what you can create. Friday april 7th was quite a busy day for the elco family. Our goal was to collect 2,000 books, and in one month, we didnt just meet that goal we blew it away, with a grand total of 3,936 childrens books donated. Bernies book bank promotes reading the hope institute. Give a child the opportunity to gain the world through a book thank you to our sponsorspartners. Bernies book bank works to increase book ownership among atrisk children in the chicago area. June 16th, bernies book bank, rock the bank party june 22nd, greater lincolnshire chamber of commerce, annual golf outting june 23rd, the passion foundation, raise awareness of skin cancer. Rosie boeing manager used book acquisitions bernies. For more information about bernies book bank, visit submitted by bernies book bank. Bernies book bank collects, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership. In addition to renting the bernies book bank event spaces, im also responsible for facilitating three annual fundraising events. The new headquarters features a large book processing center, flexible event and exhibit space and room for 125 volunteers per session.
Grundy county board land use committee bernies book bank welcome to to serve you better yournewsletter pg 2 village of minooka. Crestwood golf classic with james lofton and friendssponsors. The new and gentlyused books that students receive can be read at home and shared with family members in an effort to increase literacy, engagement and a passion for reading. Elco is proud of our participation in giving programs such as bernies book bank here in lake county, illinois and feed my starving children for those all over the world. Chicago event venue venue space rental bernies book bank. Bernies book bank can accommodate up to 300 guests with its two event spaces, as well as an. Bernie s book bank bernie s book bank sources, processes and distributes 12 books per year to 275,000 underserved children throughout chicagoland. Dec 10, 2014 bernies book bank works to increase book ownership among atrisk children in the chicago area. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books. Bernie s book bank was fulfilling the dream i had of getting books into atrisk students hands and homes. Within this event we were also able to run 2 different volunteer service programs one for feed my starving children and one for bernies.
Events at bernie s book bank participating in a bernies book bank event is a great way to support our mission of increasing book ownership among underserved children. Floriani, the father of founder and chief advancement officer, brian floriani, bernie floriani, jr. Volunteer in the giving factory cradles to crayons chicago. Books4cause is a forprofit social venture that helps fund and support various initiatives locally, nationally and around the world.
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Collection for the bernie s book bank book drive starts today. Our modern venue features an industrialchic design with lofty ceilings, glass barn doors, and charming childrens book displays. Volunteers sort, sticker and package books for distribution to the 75,000 atrisk children that we serve. Bernies book bank, chicagolands leading provider of new and gently used books for children, will move from lake forest to a space seven times the size at 917 north shore drive in lake bluff in.
Bernies book bank 28101 n ballard dr, lake forest, il 60045. Approximately 40,000 people visited bernies book bank in 2019. Bernie s book bank, chicagoland s leading provider of new and gently used books for children, will move from lake forest to a space seven times the size at 917 north shore drive in lake bluff in. September 15th channahonminooka golf outing at heritage bluff october 5th grundy ypn bowl n brew from 5pm.
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Catherine driscoll president red communications llc. Avenues to independence, bernies book bank, catholic charities, greater food depository, wagner farms and ymca. Collection for the bernies book bank book drive starts today. Bernie s book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used children s books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. Ceo of silicon valley bank, dined with secretary of state mike pompeo. Ibji cares empowers employees and patients to promote the benefits of wellness, healthy movement and positive lifestyles through fundraising, education, community outreach and service opportunities. New and gently used childrens books levels birth to grade 6 can be brought into. As an essential service to the community, were still hard at work during the covid19 pandemic distributing books to the children who need us most. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among.
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High honor roll membernational honors society membervolunteered as feed my starving children, bernies book bank, and antioch traveling closet. The niles township office is now a permanent collection point for childrens books for bernies book bank. It is a fantastic organization and we will definitely be back to volunteer in the future. Steam lab, media center library and computer lab, ipads, chromebooks, classroom technology integrated into curriculum. Here are the top 5 outer banks golf courses for you to explore while youre here. Bernies book bank bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes 12 books per year to 275,000 underserved children throughout chicagoland. Bernie was a selfmade man the son of a coal miner who grew up in a house without running water until he went to college on a basketball scholarship. Join bernies book bank supporters, donors and community members to learn more about the mission of bernies book bank and support the 275,000 underserved chicagoland children served with 12 books, annually. In its first four years, bernies book bank distributed more than two million childrens books across the region, from zion to chicagos south side. In 2008, bernies book bank founder and executive director brian floriani left his job as a golf professional to become a reading paraprofessional for shiloh park elementary in zion, illinois.
Bring your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to volunteer and experience how good helping others feels. Volunteering at bernie s book bank will teach them to appreciate books and giving back. Bernies book bank was fulfilling the dream i had of getting books into atrisk students hands and homes. Later that year, smith published a book titled why i left goldman sachs. Bernies book bank is committed to providing free quality books to underserved children throughout chicagoland. Bernies book bank is the leading provider of quality books to underserved children in the chicagoland area. Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to learn. Join us at a fundraising event or host your own corporate or social event in one of our event spaces. Pads, libertyville food pantry, feed my starving children, bernies book bank, orphans of the storm, winchester house, lambs farm, etc. In the afternoon, rotary tees off its annual golf outing starting at noon at.
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