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Nourishing Young Minds: Highlights from Our Summer Book Giveaway

This summer, your generosity placed more than 600 books directly into the hands of 150 children to help them build their very own home libraries and spark a lifelong love of reading. But your support delivered so much more than pages on a shelf—it gave these young learners the confidence to explore new worlds, the chance to connect with inspiring role models, and joyful summer memories that will last long after the season ends.

Here is a glimpse of the magic you helped create this year:

• •Elementary Students met local authors in person, heard firsthand what makes storytelling so special, and took home autographed books as raffle prizes.
• •Middle Schoolers took their energy outside for outdoor games, competing for hands-on Science Experiment Kits.
• •Teens stayed engaged with exciting raffle prizes like restaurant and movie gift cards.

This wasn’t just a day of giveaways; it was a day of connection. CORE Georgia joined us to deliver vital health and community resources directly to local families.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to our event sponsors, Cobb EMC Foundation and GreyStone Power, whose partnership made this event possible.

Celebrating Our Authors

Thank you to the incredible guest authors who joined us in person, as well as the featured authors whose generous book donations enriched our event:

• •Dr. Marrielle Myers — Marlee Loves Math
• •Jameson Mason — I Don’t Want to Go to School
• •Shymara Medina — Zeke Becomes a Beekeeper
• •Dr. Charnetta Williams — Penelope and the Power of Positivity
• •Mayra Cuevas — My Abuela Is a Bruja
• •Karen Strong — Cool Awkward Girl, The Secret Dead Club and Eden’s Everdark
• •J.T. Grainger — Humans Are Strange Creatures, Marty Magrew Wants a Pet Kangaroo, The World Beyond the Stairs: Mary’s Journey and Holly, the Elf: A Christmas Tale

Together, we are keeping young minds nourished, curious, and inspired—even when school is out. Thank you for making this vision a reality!

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Reaching Families Right Where They Are

No parent should ever have to choose between basic hygiene and their next meal. Yet for families navigating housing instability—whether doubling up with loved ones, staying in a motel, or searching for a place to call home—every single dollar must stretch. When resources are limited, everyday essentials like toothpaste, shampoo, and soap become luxuries many simply cannot afford.

That’s why we created the Mobile Toiletry Closet.

Through this initiative, Share the Love Outreach Organization provides school social workers with toiletries to distribute directly to children and families who need them.

A simple bag of hygiene products can bring parents much relief while also restoring a child’s confidence and dignity.

Your support helps us meet families where they are. Because sometimes, showing love means simply making sure a family has what they need for today.

Meeting real needs with real love.