The 2016 Love of Literacy Event is Coming!

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The next chapter of the C-Fund storybook is a tale with a happy ending!

Joyful Noise Christian Childcare’s C-Fund, which benefits young children and families in Ottawa County, is preparing for thousands of new books to be given away at the upcoming and free “For the Love of Literacy Pizza Plus Books” event on March 16^th from 4:30-6:30 p.m., in program rooms A & B at Loutit District Library in Grand Haven. 

The book fair, which will offer books to underserved children from infancy up through eight years of age, will also provide families with a free pizza dinner from Domino’s as well as access to other early childhood resources and professionals. Special guest Brian Vander Ark from the American rock band The Verve Pipe will perform his original children’s music written for School Zone®, a sponsor of the literacy program. No registration is necessary!

Details Below:

·        WHEN:  Wednesday, March 16^th from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

·        WHERE: Loutit District Library, Program Rooms A & B, 407 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417

·        WHO: Children and families in need of books (specifically targeting the underserved population). No registration is necessary, all families are welcome.

·        WHAT: “Free Pizza + Books” will offer the community free books for children from infancy through eight years of age, as well as a fun reading event and free pizza dinner from Domino’s Pizza of Grand Haven.

·        WHY: The Joyful Noise C-Fund’s mission is to provide high quality services to young children in the community using resources generated through their non-profit fundraising programs.

·        CONTACT INFORMATION:                  

 

Joyful Noise Christian Childcare and C-Fund Director: 

Sally Segers   Office@JoyfulNoiseKids.com   (616) 847-6600

Joyful Noise Public Relations & Webmastering:  

Chantal McDaniel  JoyfulNoiseCfund@gmail.com   (616) 847-6600                                        

For the Love of Literacy Book Drive!

FOR THE LOVE OF LITERACY BOOK DRIVE!

Official Press Release

C-Fund Seeks Support For Literacy Event At Loutit District Library

The Joyful Noise C-Fund is seeking make-believe fairytales and real life heroes.

GRAND HAVEN, Michigan (February 2^nd, 2015)-Joyful Noise Christian Childcare’s C-Fund, which benefits young children and families in Ottawa County, is seeking new books to be donated for an upcoming and free “For the Love of Literacy” event in March. The book fair, which will offer books to undeserved children from infancy up through eight years of age, will also provide families with a free pizza dinner from Domino’s of Grand Haven and access to services such as consultation with speech therapists and early childhood professionals, among other activities. Individuals who are interested in supporting the event are encouraged to donate new, age-appropriate books to Joyful Noise, located in Grand Haven’s First Presbyterian Church at 508 Franklin St, where a drop-box for the event can be found. Donations are also accepted through the C-Fund’s website.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Loutit District Library for the event,” said Chantal McDaniel, public relations counsel for Joyful Noise and the C-fund. “They are providing the event location, but there is still a great need for book donations to be made. We want to be sure that we have plenty of books to give to all the children who come for the event, and we need the community’s help.”

Literacy and the development of reading skills begin at birth. For some families who struggle with financial burden, it can be difficult to gain access to quality reading materials for children. Parents who have difficulty with literacy themselves may find reading to their children a daunting task. The first step to developing a love for reading is access to books. The C-Fund’s book fair will not only provide children and families with reading material but also encourage a relationship with Loutit District Library, where a variety of great books are available for families to borrow for free. It is the first of a series of “For the Love of Literacy” events that the C-Fund has planned for the future. With the help of the Mary Anne Sherwood Families and Children Field of Interest Fund and the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation,  the Joyful Noise C-Fund plans to offer many more services to children and families in need, including free music classes and support for parents.

WHAT TO DONATE: New, appropriate books for children ages infant through 8 years.

WHERE TO DONATE: First Presbyterian Church (Joyful Noise Christian Childcare)

508 Franklin St., Grand Haven, MI 49417

QUESTIONS? Email Office@JoyfulNoiseKids.com or call (616) 847-6600

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