How Your Donation Helps
Your generous contribution will play a crucial role in bringing the Away with Words Book Bus project to life, as well as supporting the ongoing initiatives of Aspen Roots. Here's how your donation will directly impact our programs:
- Repurposing the Book Bus
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Your donation will help fund the transformation of a school bus into a mobile library equipped with spaces for shared-book reading, literacy training, and play for families in need. This includes structural modifications, interior furnishings, and the addition of essential safety and accessibility features.
- Purchasing Books and Educational Material
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Donations will allow us to provide a diverse collection of books and learning materials that will be available to children and parents on the Book Bus. These resources will encourage early literacy and help build a love of reading in children, fostering their intellectual and emotional growth.
- Parent Training and Shared Book Training
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Contributions will also fund training for parents on dialogic reading techniques. This will empower parents with the skills to support their children’s language development and literacy skills, even outside of the Book Bus visits.
- Operational Cost
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Donations will help cover the operational expenses of the Book Bus, including staff salaries, fuel, maintenance, and travel costs. This ensures that we can continue serving families across Sullivan, Washington, and Carter County in Tennessee, reaching thousands of families annually.
- Expanding Our Impact
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Your support will also contribute to other Aspen Roots initiatives that aim to strengthen family bonds, foster literacy, and promote child development in our community. With your help, we can reach even more families and have a lasting impact on our region’s literacy rates.
Every Dollar Counts:
No matter the size of your contribution, your donation is making a real difference. Together, we can help create a nurturing environment for families to connect, learn, and grow. Thank you for your support!