GREETINGS FROM HAYWOOD COUNTY READING RAILROAD.
You are known as
one who cares about the future of Haywood County. Just as a building is only as stable as its foundation, so the future of our county depends upon the
well-being of our youngest members, birth to age 5.
And that is
why
we do what we do - - enroll children in
Imagination Library
(IL) so they receive a professionally-selected, developmentally-appropriate book during the years of their
greatest brain development
.
Currently
925 Haywood County children receive these quality IL books in the mail each month.
Sponsoring a child to receive 12 books a year is just $15 and we need your support to continue this vital early literacy program, but first . . .
HERE ARE SOME OF THEIR STORIES.
“When the books came, it was like Christmas. My children were so excited to receive this monthly gift of Imagination Library (IL) books, and I was excited knowing their love for literacy was growing. I cannot thank Reading Railroad enough for the memories made, the educational foundation the books helped establish, and the gift of literacy in my home. I am also grateful that IL books are sent to homes of those who otherwise might not have the opportunity to encourage a love of books and reading in their homes. I hope others will join me in supporting Reading Railroad as it is truly a worthwhile cause and a major asset to our community.” Emily Moss Carpenter
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“When I had custody of my grandchildren while their mother was deployed overseas, I signed them up for Imagination Library books. My granddaughter was a struggling reader so I would read the stories with her and work on her fluency. Each time a book came, she couldn’t wait to open and read it. Now she gets excited when new books come so she can read them to her brother. Best of all, I just received word that this granddaughter is one of the top 5 students in her class. Thank you, Reading Railroad!” Cindy Moore
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“My granddaughter has received Imagination Library books since she was born, and I started reading them to her while rocking her. She is a teenager now and she loves books. I give credit to the Reading Railroad program for that. Each parent who reads these books to their children is a blessing to their children’s future.” Ann M. Haynes
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HERE ARE THE READING RAILROAD NUMBERS.
FREE - Cost of monthly books to families of enrolled children
$15 - Amount which provides a monthly book to a child for a year
$12,000 - Projected local amount necessary to send books to 1000 children in 2018. (An additional $12,000 will then be provided by Books from Birth Foundation.)
$6000 - Goal of our current Holiday Sponsorship Drive
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Because we no longer receive city or county funds,
we really need an outpouring of community generosity ! ! !
MAY WE COUNT ON YOU?
Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.
A SPONSORSHIP FOR 1 CHILD IS JUST $15!
Increase your gift by adjusting the number of children to be sponsored.
MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO HAYWOOD COUNTY READING RAILROAD.
SEND IT TO: HCRR P.O. BOX 25 BROWNSVILLE, TN 38012.
If you wish to make your gift in memory / in honor of someone important to you,
fill out the attached “print, clip, and send” donor acknowledgement form
or write the required information on a sheet of paper
and enclose one or the other with your check.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Violette Adams Andrea Bond Johnson Cedric Bunch Shea Davis Pat Emerson Allison Ferrell
Art Garrett Opal Hay Katherine Horn Patricia Jones John Muether Jerilyn Thornton
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READING RAILROAD SPONSORSHIP DRIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Donations in any amount are appreciated. Sponsorship donations are:
I will sponsor _____ child / children at $15 each for 1 year with a donation of $ __________.
I will sponsor _____ child / children at $75 each for 5 years with a donation of $ __________.
Make your check payable to Haywood County Reading Railroad.
Mail your donation in the addressed envelope provided OR drop it off at the Elma Ross Public Library.
CHECK ONE: Make my donation in ______ HONOR OF ______ MEMORY OF
PERSON TO BE HONORED OR MEMORIALIZED: __________________________________________________
SEND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO: ______________________________________________________________
THEIR ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________
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YOUR NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________
YOUR ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________
