The Roratact Club of Willowdale is delighted to share the outcome of our 2024 Sumer Book Drive leading up to Basic Education and Literacy Month. With the support of our Club mentor, Courtney Doldron, our Sponsor Club the Rotary Club of Willowdale and community members, our team was able to collect 423 books! Surpassing our Club goal of 250 books. One of the areas of focus for our Club is equal access to education, as such, we were very excited to undertake this project. Three beneficiaries received books from this drive:
1). 120 children's books were donated to the Yorkwoods After School Program by the Salvation Army. This program is hosted at the Yorkwoods Community Church where they offer emergency food bank, homework and after school club, Christmas assistance program and residential summer camp for children.
2). 45 like-new condition teen and adult books were donated to Pegasus Community Project. Pegasus is a grassroots organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities. They provide an opportunity for adults with developmental disabilities to participate in meaningful activities and community engagement. Pegasus' mission is to facilitate growth, dignity and choice for these individuals. All books donated will be available for purchase at the Pegasus Shoppe, at 931 Kingston Road, Toronto M4E 1S6.
3). 258 gently-used teen and adult books were donated to the East Scarborough Storefront. The East Scarborough Storefront uses the power of collaboration to support people and build community in an inner suburban neighborhood in East Scarborough. Services offered include: legal advice, youth groups and settlement services, assist residents connect with local employment and economic opportunities. In addition, they help facilitate integration of institutions like The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) to nurture innovation and integrate residents into community based activities.
We look forward to our Summer 2025 Book Drive and sincerely thank everyone across D7070 that shared about and donated books to this project. Please Read more to see the photos
