In November and December, two small trees can be found in the children’s wing of Book Passage, adorned with tags that note the names of youth who will receive the gift of reading. According to Agnew, it’s become a tradition that many Book Passage patrons look forward to each year. “Some people come in with their own kids and foster that spirit of giving in the next generation. It’s just lovely to witness. The opportunity to help youth feel that special holiday excitement that everyone deserves is truly a blessing.”
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to these amazing community partners! Thanks to them, and to supporters like you who fulfill the client wish lists, last year Side by Side provided 117 clients in Marin County with individualized, specially purchased holiday gifts. Additional partnerships with the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership's Secret Santa program (which kicks off Nov. 1) and Temple Beth Sholom and Kids Bike Lane in the East Bay help support our clients in Sonoma and Alameda County.
Look out for an email next month with links to this year’s client wish lists, and help us keep this beloved holiday tradition alive!
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